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title: "The Military Heritage Museum — check charity number 1202290 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Military Heritage Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202290. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Lee-on-the-Solent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-military-heritage-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:51:36.081Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Military Heritage Museum is a registered charity (number 1202290) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,096 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Military Heritage Museum?

Registered charity number

1202290

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lee-on-the-Solent

Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30)

£5,096

Website

[www.themhm.org](http://www.themhm.org/)

## What does The Military Heritage Museum do?

Military Heritage Museum is a military museum aiming to explore, research and exhibit aspects of the military history of Gosport and the surrounding areas.

## What causes is The Military Heritage Museum registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Military Heritage Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Military Heritage 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.themhm.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Military Heritage Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Military Heritage Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202290) 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 Military Heritage Museum's charity number?

The Military Heritage Museum's charity number is 1202290. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202290?

Search 1202290 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 Military Heritage Museum do?

Military Heritage Museum is a military museum aiming to explore, research and exhibit aspects of the military history of Gosport and the surrounding areas.

Does The Military Heritage Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Military Heritage 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 Military Heritage Museum?

The Military Heritage Museum's website is http://www.themhm.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1202290).