--- title: "West Somerset Rural Life Museum — check charity number 1065071 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Somerset Rural Life Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1065071. Education/training charity based in Allerford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-somerset-rural-life-museum retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:44:03.202Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Somerset Rural Life Museum is a registered charity (number 1065071) 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 £13,854 (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 West Somerset Rural Life Museum? Registered charity number 1065071 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Allerford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £13,854 Website [www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk](http://www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does West Somerset Rural Life Museum do? Rural Life Museum and Victorian School ## What causes is West Somerset Rural Life Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Somerset Rural Life Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Somerset Rural Life 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=west-somerset-rural-life-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Somerset Rural Life Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. West Somerset Rural Life Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1065071) 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 West Somerset Rural Life Museum's charity number? West Somerset Rural Life Museum's charity number is 1065071. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1065071? Search 1065071 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 West Somerset Rural Life Museum do? Rural Life Museum and Victorian School Does West Somerset Rural Life Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Somerset Rural Life 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 West Somerset Rural Life Museum? West Somerset Rural Life Museum's website is http://www.allerfordmuseum.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/1065071).