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title: "Newhaven Historical Society — check charity number 1171675 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newhaven Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171675. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newhaven. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newhaven-historical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:05.507Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newhaven Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1171675) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £10,736 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Newhaven Historical Society?

Registered charity number

1171675

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Newhaven

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£10,736

Website

[www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk](http://www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk/)

## What does Newhaven Historical Society do?

We maintain a Museum which is manned by volunteer Stewards with local knowledge to help visitors learn about Newhaven and the surrounding area. We have a keyword searchable database providing access to information within the 20,000 photographs and other materials held. We also hold public lectures on local history and attend local community events.

## What causes is Newhaven Historical Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newhaven Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newhaven 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Newhaven Historical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Newhaven Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171675) 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 Newhaven Historical Society's charity number?

Newhaven Historical Society's charity number is 1171675. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1171675?

Search 1171675 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 Newhaven Historical Society do?

We maintain a Museum which is manned by volunteer Stewards with local knowledge to help visitors learn about Newhaven and the surrounding area. We have a keyword searchable database providing access to information within the 20,000 photographs and other materials held. We also hold public lectures on local history and attend local community events.

Does Newhaven Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newhaven 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 Newhaven Historical Society?

Newhaven Historical Society's website is http://www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.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/1171675).