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title: "Thirsk and District Museum Society — check charity number 505106 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thirsk and District Museum Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505106. Education/training charity based in 14-16 Kirkgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thirsk-and-district-museum-society
retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:10:20.402Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thirsk and District Museum Society is a registered charity (number 505106) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,156 (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 Thirsk and District Museum Society?

Registered charity number

505106

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

14-16 Kirkgate

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£7,156

Website

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

## What does Thirsk and District Museum Society do?

Maintenance of the Museum - open to public Easter to end October each year.Provide services for schools and collegesOffer research on Family and Local HistoryMaintain links with similar organisations in the region

## What causes is Thirsk and District Museum Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thirsk and District Museum Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thirsk and District Museum Society 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 Thirsk and District Museum Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thirsk and District Museum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505106) 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 Thirsk and District Museum Society's charity number?

Thirsk and District Museum Society's charity number is 505106. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 505106?

Search 505106 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 Thirsk and District Museum Society do?

Maintenance of the Museum - open to public Easter to end October each year.Provide services for schools and collegesOffer research on Family and Local HistoryMaintain links with similar organisations in the region

Does Thirsk and District Museum Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thirsk and District Museum Society. 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 Thirsk and District Museum Society?

Thirsk and District Museum Society's website is http://www.thirskmuseum.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/505106).