--- title: "Gillingham Local History Society — check charity number 1014970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gillingham Local History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1014970. Education/training charity based in Chantry Fields. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gillingham-local-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:31:38.070Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gillingham Local History Society is a registered charity (number 1014970) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,353 (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 Gillingham Local History Society? Registered charity number 1014970 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chantry Fields Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,353 Website [www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk](http://www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk/) ## What does Gillingham Local History Society do? We offer membership to the society, at an affordable cost in return for which we organise a series of lectures on an historical theme. Visitors may also attend lectures for a nominal donation. In addition we provide, maintain and manage a museum of local history, open all year, with free entry to the public. School visits and lectures to local organisations. ## What causes is Gillingham Local History Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gillingham Local History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gillingham Local 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) ## 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=gillingham-local-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gillinghammuseum.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gillingham Local History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Gillingham Local History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1014970) 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 Gillingham Local History Society's charity number? Gillingham Local History Society's charity number is 1014970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1014970? Search 1014970 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 Gillingham Local History Society do? We offer membership to the society, at an affordable cost in return for which we organise a series of lectures on an historical theme. Visitors may also attend lectures for a nominal donation. In addition we provide, maintain and manage a museum of local history, open all year, with free entry to the public. School visits and lectures to local organisations. Does Gillingham Local History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gillingham Local 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 Gillingham Local History Society? Gillingham Local History Society's website is http://www.gillinghammuseum.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/1014970).