--- title: "Hip Hop Historian Society — check charity number 1199628 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hip Hop Historian Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199628. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 51d New Briggate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hip-hop-historian-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:20:35.939Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hip Hop Historian Society is a registered charity (number 1199628) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £1,880 (year ending 2025-03-01). 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 Hip Hop Historian Society? Registered charity number 1199628 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 51d New Briggate Latest income (year ending 2025-03-01) £1,880 Website [hiphophistoriansociety.org](https://hiphophistoriansociety.org/) ## What does Hip Hop Historian Society do? Advancing the education of the public in hip hop and all its art forms through a range of free events, workshops, demonstrations, discussion panels and one-to-one mentorships to individuals from all age groups, and working together with the community and local institutions to document and preserve the history of the subculture in Leeds and country-wide. ## What causes is Hip Hop Historian Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hip Hop Historian Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hip Hop Historian 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=hip-hop-historian-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hiphophistoriansociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hip Hop Historian Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Hip Hop Historian Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199628) 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 Hip Hop Historian Society's charity number? Hip Hop Historian Society's charity number is 1199628. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199628? Search 1199628 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 Hip Hop Historian Society do? Advancing the education of the public in hip hop and all its art forms through a range of free events, workshops, demonstrations, discussion panels and one-to-one mentorships to individuals from all age groups, and working together with the community and local institutions to document and preserve the history of the subculture in Leeds and country-wide. Does Hip Hop Historian Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hip Hop Historian 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 Hip Hop Historian Society? Hip Hop Historian Society's website is https://hiphophistoriansociety.org/ — 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/1199628).