--- title: "The Otford and District Historical Society — check charity number 1205870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Otford and District Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205870. Education/training charity based in Otford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-otford-and-district-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:24:04.909Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Otford and District Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1205870) 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 £1,475 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Otford and District Historical Society? Registered charity number 1205870 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Otford Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,475 ## What does The Otford and District Historical Society do? To advance for the public benefit education and interest in history, particularly but not exclusively, that of Otford and its surrounding district. ## What causes is The Otford and District Historical Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Otford and District Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Otford and District Historical 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-otford-and-district-historical-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Otford and District Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Otford and District Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205870) 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 Otford and District Historical Society's charity number? The Otford and District Historical Society's charity number is 1205870. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205870? Search 1205870 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 Otford and District Historical Society do? To advance for the public benefit education and interest in history, particularly but not exclusively, that of Otford and its surrounding district. Does The Otford and District Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Otford and District Historical 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 Otford and District Historical Society? The Otford and District Historical Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1205870).