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title: "History Workshop Journal — check charity number 1081686 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is History Workshop Journal a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1081686. Education/training charity based in Bar Creek. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/history-workshop-journal
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:03.692Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

History Workshop Journal is a registered charity (number 1081686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £55,512 (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 History Workshop Journal?

Registered charity number

1081686

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bar Creek

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£55,512

Website

[hwj.oxfordjournals.org](http://hwj.oxfordjournals.org/)

## What does History Workshop Journal do?

Since its launch in 1976, History Workshop Journal has become one of the world's leading historical journals. Through incisive scholarship and imaginative presentation it brings past and present into dialogue, engaging readers inside and outside universities. HWJ publishes a variety of essays, reports and reviews, ranging from literary to economic subjects, local history to geopolitical analyses.

## What causes is History Workshop Journal registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for History Workshop Journal yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. History Workshop Journal 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 History Workshop Journal a legitimate charity?

Yes. History Workshop Journal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081686) 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 Workshop Journal's charity number?

History Workshop Journal's charity number is 1081686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1081686?

Search 1081686 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 Workshop Journal do?

Since its launch in 1976, History Workshop Journal has become one of the world's leading historical journals. Through incisive scholarship and imaginative presentation it brings past and present into dialogue, engaging readers inside and outside universities. HWJ publishes a variety of essays, reports and reviews, ranging from literary to economic subjects, local history to geopolitical analyses.

Does History Workshop Journal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for History Workshop Journal. 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 Workshop Journal?

History Workshop Journal's website is http://hwj.oxfordjournals.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/1081686).