--- title: "Hornsey Historical Society — check charity number 274424 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hornsey Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274424. Education/training charity based in The Old School House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hornsey-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:12:57.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hornsey Historical Society is a registered charity (number 274424) 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 £21,760 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Hornsey Historical Society? Registered charity number 274424 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Old School House Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £21,760 Website [www.hornseyhistorical.org.uk](http://www.hornseyhistorical.org.uk/) ## What does Hornsey Historical Society do? Encouraging and enabling local history research in Hornsey parish, part of Haringey. Publishing original research for educational use, an annual bulletin and four newsletters for members.Sales of publications to general public. Talks to local schools and community organisations. Acquisition and preservation of archive material and advice to general public on local history issues. Monthly lectures. ## What causes is Hornsey Historical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hornsey Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hornsey Historical 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=hornsey-historical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hornseyhistorical.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hornsey Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Hornsey Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274424) 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 Hornsey Historical Society's charity number? Hornsey Historical Society's charity number is 274424. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 274424? Search 274424 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 Hornsey Historical Society do? Encouraging and enabling local history research in Hornsey parish, part of Haringey. Publishing original research for educational use, an annual bulletin and four newsletters for members.Sales of publications to general public. Talks to local schools and community organisations. Acquisition and preservation of archive material and advice to general public on local history issues. Monthly lectures. Does Hornsey Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hornsey Historical 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 Hornsey Historical Society? Hornsey Historical Society's website is http://www.hornseyhistorical.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/274424).