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title: "The Gliding Heritage Centre — check charity number 1148972 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Gliding Heritage Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148972. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in The Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gliding-heritage-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-26T01:23:42.713Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Gliding Heritage Centre is a registered charity (number 1148972) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £41,107 (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 The Gliding Heritage Centre?

Registered charity number

1148972

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

The Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£41,107

Website

[www.glidingheritage.org.uk](http://www.glidingheritage.org.uk/)

## What does The Gliding Heritage Centre do?

The aim is to educate the public about the heritage of gliding in the UK through the development and operation of a heritage centre. The main activities are to display vintage gliders and give presentations to the members of the public.

## What causes is The Gliding Heritage Centre registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gliding Heritage Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gliding Heritage Centre 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 The Gliding Heritage Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Gliding Heritage Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148972) 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 Gliding Heritage Centre's charity number?

The Gliding Heritage Centre's charity number is 1148972. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1148972?

Search 1148972 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 Gliding Heritage Centre do?

The aim is to educate the public about the heritage of gliding in the UK through the development and operation of a heritage centre. The main activities are to display vintage gliders and give presentations to the members of the public.

Does The Gliding Heritage Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gliding Heritage Centre. 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 Gliding Heritage Centre?

The Gliding Heritage Centre's website is http://www.glidingheritage.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/1148972).