--- title: "Portsmouth & Gosport History Group — check charity number 1206165 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Portsmouth & Gosport History Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206165. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Priddys Hard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/portsmouth-gosport-history-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:32:18.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Portsmouth & Gosport History Group is a registered charity (number 1206165) 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 £4,291 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Portsmouth & Gosport History Group? Registered charity number 1206165 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Priddys Hard Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £4,291 Website [www.pghg.org.uk](http://www.pghg.org.uk/) ## What does Portsmouth & Gosport History Group do? We preserve and promote the local history of Portsmouth and Gosport through storytelling. We engage the public with immersive events and offer educational opportunities. Our goal is to empower the community to safeguard and share this rich heritage while fostering collaboration with similar organisations ## What causes is Portsmouth & Gosport History Group registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Portsmouth & Gosport History Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Portsmouth & Gosport History Group 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=portsmouth-gosport-history-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pghg.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Portsmouth & Gosport History Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Portsmouth & Gosport History Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206165) 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 Portsmouth & Gosport History Group's charity number? Portsmouth & Gosport History Group's charity number is 1206165. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206165? Search 1206165 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 Portsmouth & Gosport History Group do? We preserve and promote the local history of Portsmouth and Gosport through storytelling. We engage the public with immersive events and offer educational opportunities. Our goal is to empower the community to safeguard and share this rich heritage while fostering collaboration with similar organisations Does Portsmouth & Gosport History Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portsmouth & Gosport History Group. 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 Portsmouth & Gosport History Group? Portsmouth & Gosport History Group's website is http://www.pghg.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/1206165).