--- title: "The Friends of Arundel Museum — check charity number 1191263 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Arundel Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191263. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-arundel-museum retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:36:17.676Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Arundel Museum is a registered charity (number 1191263) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £18,293 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Friends of Arundel Museum? Registered charity number 1191263 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mill Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,293 ## What does The Friends of Arundel Museum do? A CIO for donors who wish to support Arundel Museum Society's exact aims, which are the "establishment, maintenance and improvement of a museum and heritage centre in the town of Arundel in the county of West Sussex, for the education of the inhabitants of and visitors to the town of Arundel and the surrounding area". ## What causes is The Friends of Arundel Museum registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Arundel Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Arundel Museum is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-friends-of-arundel-museum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Arundel Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Arundel Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191263) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Friends of Arundel Museum's charity number? The Friends of Arundel Museum's charity number is 1191263. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191263? Search 1191263 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Friends of Arundel Museum do? A CIO for donors who wish to support Arundel Museum Society's exact aims, which are the "establishment, maintenance and improvement of a museum and heritage centre in the town of Arundel in the county of West Sussex, for the education of the inhabitants of and visitors to the town of Arundel and the surrounding area". Does The Friends of Arundel Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Arundel Museum. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Friends of Arundel Museum? The Friends of Arundel Museum does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1191263).