FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM
Registration #519726 · Registered
EPWORTH HOUSE 7 LUCY STREET DH3 3UP
The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.).
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About FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM
FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 519726). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 57/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM describes its activities as follows: The charity was formed for the purposes of providing financial and practical support to the Oriental Museum (which is part of the University of Durham) and to inform members about all aspects of the history, culture etc. of the Orient (through lectures, events, etc.). Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for FRIENDS OF THE ORIENTAL MUSEUM. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026