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title: "The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund — check charity number 298894 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298894. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Register Office Block. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hertfordshire-heritage-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:58:57.333Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund is a registered charity (number 298894) 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 £4,670 (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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?

Registered charity number

298894

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Register Office Block

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,670

Website

[www.hertfordshireheritagefund.co.uk](http://www.hertfordshireheritagefund.co.uk/)

## What does The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund do?

THE HERTFORDSHIRE HERITAGE FUND WAS LAUNCHED IN 1988 WITHIN THE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES IN HERTFORDSHIRE TO PURCHASE ITEMS RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S PAST AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE 1988 OVER 50 GRANTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN.

## What causes is The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund yet?

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

Yes. The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298894) 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number?

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number is 298894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298894?

Search 298894 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund do?

THE HERTFORDSHIRE HERITAGE FUND WAS LAUNCHED IN 1988 WITHIN THE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES IN HERTFORDSHIRE TO PURCHASE ITEMS RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S PAST AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE 1988 OVER 50 GRANTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN.

Does The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund. 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's website is http://www.hertfordshireheritagefund.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/298894).