--- title: "The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum — check charity number 291191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291191. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 58 the Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompa" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-redcoats-society-the-society-of-friends-of-the-rifles-berkshire-and-wiltshire-museum retrieved: 2026-08-27T21:23:16.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum is a registered charity (number 291191) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £1,872 (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 Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum? Registered charity number 291191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 58 the Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,872 Website [www.wardrobe-friends.org.uk](http://www.wardrobe-friends.org.uk/) ## What does The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum do? To support The Rifles (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Museum ## What causes is The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) 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-redcoats-society-the-society-of-friends-of-the-rifles-berkshire-and-wiltshire-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wardrobe-friends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291191) 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 Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum's charity number? The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum's charity number is 291191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291191? Search 291191 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 Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum do? To support The Rifles (Berkshire & Wiltshire) Museum Does The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) 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 Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum? The Redcoats Society, the Society of Friends of the Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum's website is http://www.wardrobe-friends.org.uk — 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/291191).