--- title: "The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry — check charity number 273744 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273744. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Billingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-of-friends-of-the-regimental-museum-of-the-former-durham-light-infantry retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:22:37.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry is a registered charity (number 273744) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,963 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry? Registered charity number 273744 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Billingham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,963 ## What does The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry do? Raise funds in support of the DLI CollectionTo assist with the conservation, identification and cataloguing of the DLI CollectionPurchase of artefacts such as medals for the benefit of the DLI CollectionEducational training for school groups, elderly and old people, and other Public groupsThe provision of research to tell the story of the DLI soldier.Tell the story of the DLI soldier ## What causes is The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry 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-society-of-friends-of-the-regimental-museum-of-the-former-durham-light-infantry&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry a legitimate charity? Yes. The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273744) 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 Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry's charity number? The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry's charity number is 273744. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273744? Search 273744 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 Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry do? Raise funds in support of the DLI CollectionTo assist with the conservation, identification and cataloguing of the DLI CollectionPurchase of artefacts such as medals for the benefit of the DLI CollectionEducational training for school groups, elderly and old people, and other Public groupsThe provision of research to tell the story of the DLI soldier.Tell the story of the DLI soldier Does The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry. 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 Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry? The Society of Friends of the Regimental Museum of the Former Durham Light Infantry 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/273744).