--- title: "East Durham Heritage Group — check charity number 1134970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Durham Heritage Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1134970. Education/training charity based in Seaham Harbour Marina. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-durham-heritage-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:00:35.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Durham Heritage Group is a registered charity (number 1134970) 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 £5,366 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 East Durham Heritage Group? Registered charity number 1134970 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Seaham Harbour Marina Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,366 Website [www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.uk](http://www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.uk/) ## What does East Durham Heritage Group do? The East Durham Heritage Group was formed to celebrate the Social, Industrial and Maritime Heritage of East Durham and to pass on knowledge to all sections of the community, both young and old. EDHG members work to collect, collate, display and curate photographs, documents and artefacts, including the lifeboat George Elmy, to ensure they are conserved for the benefit of future generations. ## What causes is East Durham Heritage Group registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Durham Heritage Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Durham Heritage Group 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=east-durham-heritage-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Durham Heritage Group a legitimate charity? Yes. East Durham Heritage Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1134970) 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 East Durham Heritage Group's charity number? East Durham Heritage Group's charity number is 1134970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1134970? Search 1134970 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 East Durham Heritage Group do? The East Durham Heritage Group was formed to celebrate the Social, Industrial and Maritime Heritage of East Durham and to pass on knowledge to all sections of the community, both young and old. EDHG members work to collect, collate, display and curate photographs, documents and artefacts, including the lifeboat George Elmy, to ensure they are conserved for the benefit of future generations. Does East Durham Heritage Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Durham Heritage Group. 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 East Durham Heritage Group? East Durham Heritage Group's website is http://www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.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/1134970).