--- title: "History of Education Society — check charity number 1055764 | CharityCompare" description: "Is History of Education Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055764. Education/training charity based in Gipsy Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/history-of-education-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:35:42.332Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer History of Education Society is a registered charity (number 1055764) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £18,153 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 History of Education Society? Registered charity number 1055764 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gipsy Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £18,153 Website [www.historyofeducation.org.uk](http://www.historyofeducation.org.uk/) ## What does History of Education Society do? The HES supports research into and dissemination of the history of education through its website, publications and conferences. It supports post graduate students in providing bursaries for conference attendance and it offers a variety of prizes and awards for historians of education. It convenes annual conference and regional conferences on a wide range of education history topics. ## What causes is History of Education Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for History of Education Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. History of Education 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=history-of-education-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.historyofeducation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is History of Education Society a legitimate charity? Yes. History of Education Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055764) 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 History of Education Society's charity number? History of Education Society's charity number is 1055764. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1055764? Search 1055764 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 History of Education Society do? The HES supports research into and dissemination of the history of education through its website, publications and conferences. It supports post graduate students in providing bursaries for conference attendance and it offers a variety of prizes and awards for historians of education. It convenes annual conference and regional conferences on a wide range of education history topics. Does History of Education Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for History of Education 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 History of Education Society? History of Education Society's website is http://www.historyofeducation.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/1055764).