--- title: "Saddleworth Historical Society — check charity number 1195706 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Saddleworth Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195706. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kinders Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/saddleworth-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:18:36.894Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Saddleworth Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1195706) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,857 (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 Saddleworth Historical Society? Registered charity number 1195706 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Kinders Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,857 ## What does Saddleworth Historical Society do? To promote an interest in the history of Saddleworth; facilitate research into and document its history; maintain a publicly accessible archive and library relating to the history of Saddleworth. ## What causes is Saddleworth Historical Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Saddleworth Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Saddleworth 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? 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=saddleworth-historical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Saddleworth Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Saddleworth Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195706) 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 Saddleworth Historical Society's charity number? Saddleworth Historical Society's charity number is 1195706. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195706? Search 1195706 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 Saddleworth Historical Society do? To promote an interest in the history of Saddleworth; facilitate research into and document its history; maintain a publicly accessible archive and library relating to the history of Saddleworth. Does Saddleworth Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth Historical Society? Saddleworth Historical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1195706).