Is Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire as a registered charity (number 224825) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number?

Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number is 224825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 224825?

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Does Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?

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Registered charity · No. 224825

Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,948
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,040
Registered charity number: 224825
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bramhall
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.hslc.org.uk

Quick answer

Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire (number 224825) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do?

The society exists to promote the study of any aspect of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. This is done through a series of public lectures and meetings, a grant scheme for research, schools and publications and the publication of an annual volume of transactions. The society's library is on open access to all who want to use it.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire

Answers Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 May 1964
Where it says it operates: Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton · St Helens · Wirral · Cheshire East · Lancashire · Cheshire West & Chester

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire as a registered charity (number 224825) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number?: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number is 224825. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 224825?: Search 224825 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 Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do?: The society exists to promote the study of any aspect of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. This is done through a series of public lectures and meetings, a grant scheme for research, schools and publications and the publication of an annual volume of transactions. The society's library is on open access to all who want to use it.
Does Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. 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 Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's website listed in our register data is http://www.hslc.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?: The register does not record Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire registered as a charity?: Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire was entered on the register on 11 May 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.