--- title: "Horsforth Village Historical Society — check charity number 517198 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Horsforth Village Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517198. Education/training charity based in Horsforth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/horsforth-village-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:20:47.753Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Horsforth Village Historical Society is a registered charity (number 517198) 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 £9,885 (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 Horsforth Village Historical Society? Registered charity number 517198 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Horsforth Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,885 ## What does Horsforth Village Historical Society do? We conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly. ## What causes is Horsforth Village Historical Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Horsforth Village Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Horsforth Village 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=horsforth-village-historical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Horsforth Village Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Horsforth Village Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517198) 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 Horsforth Village Historical Society's charity number? Horsforth Village Historical Society's charity number is 517198. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517198? Search 517198 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 Horsforth Village Historical Society do? We conduct research into local history and publish the results in books which we sell.We have a Museum, which opens at the weekend from April until the end of November and is run entirely by volunteers.Children from local schools and other groups visit to learn about local history.Talks to which the public are invited are held monthly.Fund raising coffee mornings are held monthly. Does Horsforth Village Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horsforth Village 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 Horsforth Village Historical Society? Horsforth Village Historical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/517198).