--- title: "The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society — check charity number 1156273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156273. Education/training charity based in Sun & Moon Cottage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-shaftesbury-district-historical-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:06:46.297Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society is a registered charity (number 1156273) 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 £51,771 (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 Shaftesbury & District Historical Society? Registered charity number 1156273 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sun & Moon Cottage Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £51,771 Website [www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk](http://www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk/) ## What does The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society do? The Society owns and operates Gold Hill Museum which is open to the public for seven months of the year;mounts two temporary exhibitions each year in addition to the regular displays;owns and maintains a local history library and archive available by arrangement for research:organises lectures in the winter;organises with the Abbey Museum an all-age learning and outreach programme ## What causes is The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shaftesbury & 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-shaftesbury-district-historical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156273) 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 Shaftesbury & District Historical Society's charity number? The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society's charity number is 1156273. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156273? Search 1156273 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 Shaftesbury & District Historical Society do? The Society owns and operates Gold Hill Museum which is open to the public for seven months of the year;mounts two temporary exhibitions each year in addition to the regular displays;owns and maintains a local history library and archive available by arrangement for research:organises lectures in the winter;organises with the Abbey Museum an all-age learning and outreach programme Does The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shaftesbury & 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 Shaftesbury & District Historical Society? The Shaftesbury & District Historical Society's website is http://www.goldhillmuseum.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/1156273).