--- title: "York Army Museum — check charity number 1160291 | CharityCompare" description: "Is York Army Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160291. Education/training charity based in 3 Tower Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/york-army-museum retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:13:32.891Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer York Army Museum is a registered charity (number 1160291) 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 £166,077 (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 York Army Museum? Registered charity number 1160291 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 3 Tower Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £166,077 Website [www.yorkarmymuseum.co.uk](http://www.yorkarmymuseum.co.uk/) ## What does York Army Museum do? The charity aims to educate the public and members of The Regiments in the history and military accomplishments of The Regiments and encourage recruitment by public exhibition of the Collection and to add to, conserve, restore, repair, reconstruct and preserve objects in the Collection. And to promote military efficiency. ## What causes is York Army Museum registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for York Army Museum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. York Army 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=york-army-museum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.yorkarmymuseum.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is York Army Museum a legitimate charity? Yes. York Army Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160291) 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 York Army Museum's charity number? York Army Museum's charity number is 1160291. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160291? Search 1160291 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 York Army Museum do? The charity aims to educate the public and members of The Regiments in the history and military accomplishments of The Regiments and encourage recruitment by public exhibition of the Collection and to add to, conserve, restore, repair, reconstruct and preserve objects in the Collection. And to promote military efficiency. Does York Army Museum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for York Army 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 York Army Museum? York Army Museum's website is http://www.yorkarmymuseum.co.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/1160291).