--- title: "Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire — check charity number 500434 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500434. Education/training charity based in Vicars Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/record-society-of-lancashire-and-cheshire retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:13:05.824Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a registered charity (number 500434) 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. Its latest reported income was £6,603 (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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire? Registered charity number 500434 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Vicars Cross Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,603 Website [rslc.org.uk](http://rslc.org.uk/) ## What does Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do? Transcription and publication of original documents relating to the history of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire ## What causes is Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire 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=record-society-of-lancashire-and-cheshire&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://rslc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire a legitimate charity? Yes. Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500434) 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number? Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number is 500434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 500434? Search 500434 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do? Transcription and publication of original documents relating to the history of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire Does Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire? Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's website is http://rslc.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/500434).