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title: "Hertfordshire Record Society — check charity number 293259 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hertfordshire Record Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293259. Education/training charity based in Croxley Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hertfordshire-record-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:12:50.786Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hertfordshire Record Society is a registered charity (number 293259) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,905 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hertfordshire Record Society?

Registered charity number

293259

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Croxley Green

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,905

Website

[www.hrsociety.org.uk](http://www.hrsociety.org.uk/)

## What does Hertfordshire Record Society do?

The aim of the charity is to make Hertfordshire's great written heritage acccessable to everyone. Every year the Society publishes a volume of transcribed and edited records, bound in hard covers with an illustrated dust jacket. The occasional publication of old county maps is also part of the Society's programme.

## What causes is Hertfordshire Record Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertfordshire Record Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hertfordshire Record 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.hrsociety.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Hertfordshire Record Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hertfordshire Record Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293259) 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 Hertfordshire Record Society's charity number?

Hertfordshire Record Society's charity number is 293259. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 293259?

Search 293259 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 Hertfordshire Record Society do?

The aim of the charity is to make Hertfordshire's great written heritage acccessable to everyone. Every year the Society publishes a volume of transcribed and edited records, bound in hard covers with an illustrated dust jacket. The occasional publication of old county maps is also part of the Society's programme.

Does Hertfordshire Record Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertfordshire Record 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 Hertfordshire Record Society?

Hertfordshire Record Society's website is http://www.hrsociety.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](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/293259).