--- title: "Sheppey Local History Society — check charity number 1160890 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sheppey Local History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160890. Education/training charity based in Scrapsgate Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheppey-local-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:02:11.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sheppey Local History Society is a registered charity (number 1160890) 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 £3,512 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sheppey Local History Society? Registered charity number 1160890 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Scrapsgate Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,512 ## What does Sheppey Local History Society do? The Society maintains the historic gatehouse to Minster Abbey and provides a museum of local interest as well as monthly talks and activities relating to local History of the Isle of Sheppey. ## What causes is Sheppey Local History Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheppey Local History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheppey Local History 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=sheppey-local-history-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sheppey Local History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Sheppey Local History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160890) 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 Sheppey Local History Society's charity number? Sheppey Local History Society's charity number is 1160890. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160890? Search 1160890 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 Sheppey Local History Society do? The Society maintains the historic gatehouse to Minster Abbey and provides a museum of local interest as well as monthly talks and activities relating to local History of the Isle of Sheppey. Does Sheppey Local History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheppey Local History 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 Sheppey Local History Society? Sheppey Local History 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/1160890).