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title: "The Ranulf Higden Society — check charity number 1117608 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Ranulf Higden Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117608. Education/training charity based in Freckleton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ranulf-higden-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:39:36.646Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Ranulf Higden Society is a registered charity (number 1117608) 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 £8,707 (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 Ranulf Higden Society?

Registered charity number

1117608

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Freckleton

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£8,707

Website

[www.ranulfhigdensoc.org](http://www.ranulfhigdensoc.org/)

## What does The Ranulf Higden Society do?

To advance public education through the promotion of skills relevant to medieval palaeography, and to promote the study of research into medieval documents and sources, particularly, but not exclusively, relating to North West England and neighbouring counties, with the dissemination of useful results.

## What causes is The Ranulf Higden Society registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ranulf Higden Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ranulf Higden 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranulf Higden Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Ranulf Higden Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117608) 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 Ranulf Higden Society's charity number?

The Ranulf Higden Society's charity number is 1117608. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1117608?

Search 1117608 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 Ranulf Higden Society do?

To advance public education through the promotion of skills relevant to medieval palaeography, and to promote the study of research into medieval documents and sources, particularly, but not exclusively, relating to North West England and neighbouring counties, with the dissemination of useful results.

Does The Ranulf Higden Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ranulf Higden 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 Ranulf Higden Society?

The Ranulf Higden Society's website is http://www.ranulfhigdensoc.org — 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/1117608).