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title: "The Mercer Museum and Park — check charity number 511931 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Mercer Museum and Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511931. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Scaitcliffe House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mercer-museum-and-park
retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:05:10.422Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Mercer Museum and Park is a registered charity (number 511931) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,603 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Mercer Museum and Park?

Registered charity number

511931

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Scaitcliffe House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£3,603

## What does The Mercer Museum and Park do?

Formation and establishment of a public museum for the benefit of the inhabitants of Clayton le Moors, and the laying out of gardens and a public park for the same purpose.

## What causes is The Mercer Museum and Park registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mercer Museum and Park yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mercer Museum and Park 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Mercer Museum and Park a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Mercer Museum and Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511931) 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 Mercer Museum and Park's charity number?

The Mercer Museum and Park's charity number is 511931. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 511931?

Search 511931 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 Mercer Museum and Park do?

Formation and establishment of a public museum for the benefit of the inhabitants of Clayton le Moors, and the laying out of gardens and a public park for the same purpose.

Does The Mercer Museum and Park have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mercer Museum and Park. 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 Mercer Museum and Park?

The Mercer Museum and Park 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/511931).