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title: "Printing Historical Society — check charity number 295885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Printing Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295885. Education/training charity based in 14 Bride Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/printing-historical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:14:28.016Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Printing Historical Society is a registered charity (number 295885) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £14,744 (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 Printing Historical Society?

Registered charity number

295885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

14 Bride Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£14,744

Website

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

## What does Printing Historical Society do?

to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products

## What causes is Printing Historical Society registered for?

Education/training

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

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

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Printing Historical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Printing Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295885) 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 Printing Historical Society's charity number?

Printing Historical Society's charity number is 295885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 295885?

Search 295885 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 Printing Historical Society do?

to promote and encourage the study and knowledge of and to foster and extend interest in the history of all forms and aspects of printing and associated activities, techniques, equipment, materials, organisation, and products

Does Printing Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

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

Printing Historical Society's website is http://www.printinghistoricalsociety.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/295885).