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Registered charity · No. 51061542, Woodplumpton Road

Preston Historical Society

Preston Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in 42, Woodplumpton Road.

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Preston Historical Society is a registered charity (number 510615) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Preston Historical Society?

Registered charity number
510615
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
42, Woodplumpton Road

What does Preston Historical Society do?

We provide a series of lectures given by speakers from October to May each season, open to both members and the public at large, together with displays at local venues throughout the year. Several members carry out their own research into local history and family history, give lectures on their findings, and publish their research.

What causes is Preston Historical Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Preston 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Historical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Preston Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 510615) 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 Preston Historical Society's charity number?
Preston Historical Society's charity number is 510615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 510615?
Search 510615 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 Preston Historical Society do?
We provide a series of lectures given by speakers from October to May each season, open to both members and the public at large, together with displays at local venues throughout the year. Several members carry out their own research into local history and family history, give lectures on their findings, and publish their research.
Does Preston Historical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston 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 Preston Historical Society?
Preston Historical Society's website is http://www.prestonhistoricalsociety.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.