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title: "Royal Marines Historical Society — check charity number 274285 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Royal Marines Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 274285. Education/training charity based in Hm Naval Base Portsmouth (Pp66). Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-marines-historical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:06:18.469Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Royal Marines Historical Society is a registered charity (number 274285) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £38,788 (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 Royal Marines Historical Society?

Registered charity number

274285

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hm Naval Base Portsmouth (Pp66)

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£38,788

Website

[www.rmhistoricalsociety.org](http://www.rmhistoricalsociety.org/)

## What does Royal Marines Historical Society do?

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

## What causes is Royal Marines Historical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Marines 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 Royal Marines Historical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Royal Marines Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 274285) 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 Royal Marines Historical Society's charity number?

Royal Marines Historical Society's charity number is 274285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 274285?

Search 274285 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 Royal Marines Historical Society do?

To inform and educate the serving Corps and the general public on the history and traditions of the Royal Marines and to initiate, support or carry out the necessary research to achieve these objectives.

Does Royal Marines Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Marines 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 Royal Marines Historical Society?

Royal Marines Historical Society's website is http://www.rmhistoricalsociety.org — 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/274285).