--- title: "The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society — check charity number 271123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271123. Education/training charity based in Hare Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-historic-commercial-vehicle-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:58:24.437Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society is a registered charity (number 271123) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £62,309 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society? Registered charity number 271123 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Hare Street Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £62,309 Website [www.hcvs.co.uk](http://www.hcvs.co.uk/) ## What does The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society do? To promote the study and preservation of historic commercial vehicles. ## What causes is The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Historic Commercial Vehicle 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-historic-commercial-vehicle-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hcvs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271123) 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 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society's charity number? The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society's charity number is 271123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271123? Search 271123 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 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society do? To promote the study and preservation of historic commercial vehicles. Does The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Historic Commercial Vehicle 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 Historic Commercial Vehicle Society? The Historic Commercial Vehicle Society's website is http://www.hcvs.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/271123).