--- title: "The Catholic Record Society — check charity number 313529 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Catholic Record Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313529. Education/training charity based in Sacriston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-catholic-record-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:48.928Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Catholic Record Society is a registered charity (number 313529) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £44,385 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 The Catholic Record Society? Registered charity number 313529 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sacriston Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £44,385 Website [www.crs.org.uk](http://www.crs.org.uk/) ## What does The Catholic Record Society do? The Catholic Record Society was established with the aim of advancing education in connection with the history of Roman Catholicism in the British Isles since the reformation. The activities of the society are the collation and review of articles for inclusion in the society's journal and in the publication of manuscripts and other texts in the society's volumes/monographs, the 3 day annual confer ## What causes is The Catholic Record Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Catholic Record Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Catholic Record 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=the-catholic-record-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Catholic Record Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Catholic Record Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313529) 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 The Catholic Record Society's charity number? The Catholic Record Society's charity number is 313529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313529? Search 313529 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 The Catholic Record Society do? The Catholic Record Society was established with the aim of advancing education in connection with the history of Roman Catholicism in the British Isles since the reformation. The activities of the society are the collation and review of articles for inclusion in the society's journal and in the publication of manuscripts and other texts in the society's volumes/monographs, the 3 day annual confer Does The Catholic Record Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Catholic Record 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 The Catholic Record Society? The Catholic Record Society's website is http://www.crs.org.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/313529).