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Registered charity · No. 1077538The Old Post Office

Gainsborough and District Heritage Association

Gainsborough and District Heritage Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in The Old Post Office.

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Gainsborough and District Heritage Association is a registered charity (number 1077538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £13,353 (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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association?

Registered charity number
1077538
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
The Old Post Office
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£13,353

What does Gainsborough and District Heritage Association do?

Recently the association has continued to refurbish and redevelop the 1905 old post office to transform it into a new heritage and research centre. The association also continues to research local history topics, publish books, and hold popular slide shows, talks and social events to raise interest in local history and support the building project and the charities aims.

What causes is Gainsborough and District Heritage Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough and District Heritage Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gainsborough and District Heritage Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough and District Heritage Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Gainsborough and District Heritage Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077538) 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's charity number?
Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's charity number is 1077538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1077538?
Search 1077538 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association do?
Recently the association has continued to refurbish and redevelop the 1905 old post office to transform it into a new heritage and research centre. The association also continues to research local history topics, publish books, and hold popular slide shows, talks and social events to raise interest in local history and support the building project and the charities aims.
Does Gainsborough and District Heritage Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gainsborough and District Heritage Association. 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association?
Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's website is http://www.gainsboroughheritage.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.