--- title: "Houghton Regis Heritage Society — check charity number 1174720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Houghton Regis Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174720. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Houghton Regis. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/houghton-regis-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:28:44.586Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Houghton Regis Heritage Society is a registered charity (number 1174720) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,130 (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 Houghton Regis Heritage Society? Registered charity number 1174720 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Houghton Regis Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,130 Website [hrhs.org.uk](http://hrhs.org.uk/) ## What does Houghton Regis Heritage Society do? To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of Houghton Regis, through the collection, preservation and making available to the public of material and artefacts of historic significance by the establishment and maintenance of an archive and collection for the preservation of such material and artefacts and by the production of literature, films and recordings. ## What causes is Houghton Regis Heritage Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Houghton Regis Heritage Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Houghton Regis Heritage 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=houghton-regis-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hrhs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Houghton Regis Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Houghton Regis Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174720) 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 Houghton Regis Heritage Society's charity number? Houghton Regis Heritage Society's charity number is 1174720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174720? Search 1174720 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 Houghton Regis Heritage Society do? To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of Houghton Regis, through the collection, preservation and making available to the public of material and artefacts of historic significance by the establishment and maintenance of an archive and collection for the preservation of such material and artefacts and by the production of literature, films and recordings. Does Houghton Regis Heritage Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Houghton Regis Heritage 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 Houghton Regis Heritage Society? Houghton Regis Heritage Society's website is http://hrhs.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/1174720).