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title: "Market Harborough Historical Society CIO — check charity number 1157244 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Market Harborough Historical Society CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157244. Education/training charity based in Desborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/market-harborough-historical-society-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:21:08.224Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Market Harborough Historical Society CIO is a registered charity (number 1157244) 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 £12,912 (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 Market Harborough Historical Society CIO?

Registered charity number

1157244

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Desborough

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£12,912

Website

[www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org](http://www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.org/)

## What does Market Harborough Historical Society CIO do?

To promote public education in the study and research of the history and archaeology of Market Harborough and district (approx. 10 mile radius) by collection, collation and dissemination of information by, holding lectures, discussions and visits. undertaking historical and archaeological studies. maintaining and augmenting the collections. promoting the publication of historical information.

## What causes is Market Harborough Historical Society CIO registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Market Harborough Historical Society CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Market Harborough Historical Society CIO 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Market Harborough Historical Society CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Market Harborough Historical Society CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157244) 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 Market Harborough Historical Society CIO's charity number?

Market Harborough Historical Society CIO's charity number is 1157244. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157244?

Search 1157244 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 Market Harborough Historical Society CIO do?

To promote public education in the study and research of the history and archaeology of Market Harborough and district (approx. 10 mile radius) by collection, collation and dissemination of information by, holding lectures, discussions and visits. undertaking historical and archaeological studies. maintaining and augmenting the collections. promoting the publication of historical information.

Does Market Harborough Historical Society CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Market Harborough Historical Society CIO. 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 Market Harborough Historical Society CIO?

Market Harborough Historical Society CIO's website is http://www.marketharboroughhistoricalsociety.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/1157244).