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title: "Wincanton and District Museum and History Society — check charity number 1114027 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wincanton and District Museum and History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1114027. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wincanton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wincanton-and-district-museum-and-history-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:31:17.461Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wincanton and District Museum and History Society is a registered charity (number 1114027) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £16,699 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Wincanton and District Museum and History Society?

Registered charity number

1114027

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Wincanton

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£16,699

Website

[Www.wincantonhistorysociety.com](http://www.wincantonhistorysociety.com/)

## What does Wincanton and District Museum and History Society do?

Provision of education and tourist services via the Museum premises, presentations, and regular talks

## What causes is Wincanton and District Museum and History Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. Wincanton and District Museum and History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1114027) 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 Wincanton and District Museum and History Society's charity number?

Wincanton and District Museum and History Society's charity number is 1114027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1114027?

Search 1114027 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 Wincanton and District Museum and History Society do?

Provision of education and tourist services via the Museum premises, presentations, and regular talks

Does Wincanton and District Museum and History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wincanton and District Museum and History 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 Wincanton and District Museum and History Society?

Wincanton and District Museum and History Society's website is http://Www.wincantonhistorysociety.com — 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/1114027).