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Registered charity · No. 262485Swains Road

The Devon History Society

The Devon History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Swains Road.

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The Devon History Society is a registered charity (number 262485) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,447 (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 The Devon History Society?

Registered charity number
262485
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Swains Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
£9,447

What does The Devon History Society do?

Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.

What causes is The Devon History Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Devon History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Devon 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Devon History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Devon History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262485) 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 Devon History Society's charity number?
The Devon History Society's charity number is 262485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 262485?
Search 262485 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 Devon History Society do?
Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.
Does The Devon History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Devon 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 The Devon History Society?
The Devon History Society's website is http://www.devonhistorysociety.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.