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title: "Historic Ryde Society — check charity number 1173957 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Historic Ryde Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173957. Education/training charity based in Royal Victoria Arcade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/historic-ryde-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:10:31.666Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Historic Ryde Society is a registered charity (number 1173957) 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 £10,111 (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 Historic Ryde Society?

Registered charity number

1173957

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Royal Victoria Arcade

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£10,111

Website

[www.historicrydesociety.com](http://www.historicrydesociety.com/)

## What does Historic Ryde Society do?

The charity runs The Museum of Ryde, a museum of records, articles and artefacts relating to the history of Ryde and its people. The Museum of Ryde also incorporates the Donald McGill Postcard Museum, dedicated to the postcard artist.

## What causes is Historic Ryde Society registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Historic Ryde Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Historic Ryde 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ryde Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Historic Ryde Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173957) 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 Historic Ryde Society's charity number?

Historic Ryde Society's charity number is 1173957. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1173957?

Search 1173957 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 Historic Ryde Society do?

The charity runs The Museum of Ryde, a museum of records, articles and artefacts relating to the history of Ryde and its people. The Museum of Ryde also incorporates the Donald McGill Postcard Museum, dedicated to the postcard artist.

Does Historic Ryde Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historic Ryde 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 Historic Ryde Society?

Historic Ryde Society's website is http://www.historicrydesociety.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](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/1173957).