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title: "Tavistock Local History Society — check charity number 1212216 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Tavistock Local History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212216. Education/training charity based in Horrabridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tavistock-local-history-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:35:54.949Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Tavistock Local History Society is a registered charity (number 1212216) 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. 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 Tavistock Local History Society?

Registered charity number

1212216

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Horrabridge

Website

[www.tavistockhistory.co.uk](https://www.tavistockhistory.co.uk/)

## What does Tavistock Local History Society do?

The charity holds monthly talks and events by expert speakers on local history in and around Tavistock, Devon and publishes a regular newsletter with articles relating to local history. Monthly talks are held in a rented hall. All events are open to the public on payment of a subscription or modest fee.

## What causes is Tavistock Local History Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tavistock Local History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tavistock 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Tavistock Local History Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Tavistock Local History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212216) 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 Tavistock Local History Society's charity number?

Tavistock Local History Society's charity number is 1212216. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212216?

Search 1212216 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 Tavistock Local History Society do?

The charity holds monthly talks and events by expert speakers on local history in and around Tavistock, Devon and publishes a regular newsletter with articles relating to local history. Monthly talks are held in a rented hall. All events are open to the public on payment of a subscription or modest fee.

Does Tavistock Local History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tavistock 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 Tavistock Local History Society?

Tavistock Local History Society's website is https://www.tavistockhistory.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/1212216).