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Registered charity · No. 1183526CIORothamsted Park

Harpenden & District Local History Society

Harpenden & District Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Rothamsted Park.

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Harpenden & District Local History Society is a registered charity (number 1183526) 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 £23,698 (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 Harpenden & District Local History Society?

Registered charity number
1183526
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Rothamsted Park
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£23,698

What does Harpenden & District Local History Society do?

Educating the public in the local history of Harpenden and district, maintaining a museum and archive and undertaking research into the origins and development of buildings, organisations, crafts, trades and other aspects of historical interest.

What causes is Harpenden & District Local History Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden & District Local History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden & District 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harpenden & District Local History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Harpenden & District Local History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183526) 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 Harpenden & District Local History Society's charity number?
Harpenden & District Local History Society's charity number is 1183526. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1183526?
Search 1183526 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 Harpenden & District Local History Society do?
Educating the public in the local history of Harpenden and district, maintaining a museum and archive and undertaking research into the origins and development of buildings, organisations, crafts, trades and other aspects of historical interest.
Does Harpenden & District Local History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden & District 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 Harpenden & District Local History Society?
Harpenden & District Local History Society's website is http://www.harpenden-history.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.