--- title: "South Yorkshire Industrial History Society — check charity number 1178389 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Yorkshire Industrial History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178389. Education/training charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-yorkshire-industrial-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:19:42.327Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Yorkshire Industrial History Society is a registered charity (number 1178389) 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 £22,010 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 South Yorkshire Industrial History Society? Registered charity number 1178389 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £22,010 Website [syihs.co.uk](http://syihs.co.uk/) ## What does South Yorkshire Industrial History Society do? During the year the Society held a series of public lectures, organised visits of interest to the membership, continued work on regular publications and continued to monitor developments at its various sites and elsewhere in South Yorkshire. ## What causes is South Yorkshire Industrial History Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Yorkshire Industrial History Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Yorkshire Industrial 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=south-yorkshire-industrial-history-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://syihs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Yorkshire Industrial History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. South Yorkshire Industrial History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178389) 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 South Yorkshire Industrial History Society's charity number? South Yorkshire Industrial History Society's charity number is 1178389. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178389? Search 1178389 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 South Yorkshire Industrial History Society do? During the year the Society held a series of public lectures, organised visits of interest to the membership, continued work on regular publications and continued to monitor developments at its various sites and elsewhere in South Yorkshire. Does South Yorkshire Industrial History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Yorkshire Industrial 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 South Yorkshire Industrial History Society? South Yorkshire Industrial History Society's website is http://syihs.co.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/1178389).