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title: "The Society for the Study of Labour History — check charity number 288599 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Society for the Study of Labour History a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288599. Education/training charity based in Keele. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-for-the-study-of-labour-history
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:21:54.548Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Society for the Study of Labour History is a registered charity (number 288599) 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 £13,364 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Society for the Study of Labour History?

Registered charity number

288599

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Keele

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£13,364

Website

[www.sslh.org.uk](http://www.sslh.org.uk/)

## What does The Society for the Study of Labour History do?

The Society promotes the study of labour history by: production of a journal, Labour History Review; holding and sponsoring conferences; bursaries for postgraduate speakers at such conferences; bursaries for (doctoral-level) research and BA/MA dissertations in labour history; grants for conferences and public events in labour history, especially if targeted at a wider audience.

## What causes is The Society for the Study of Labour History registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for the Study of Labour History yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society for the Study of Labour History 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Society for the Study of Labour History a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Society for the Study of Labour History is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288599) 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 Society for the Study of Labour History's charity number?

The Society for the Study of Labour History's charity number is 288599. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 288599?

Search 288599 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 Society for the Study of Labour History do?

The Society promotes the study of labour history by: production of a journal, Labour History Review; holding and sponsoring conferences; bursaries for postgraduate speakers at such conferences; bursaries for (doctoral-level) research and BA/MA dissertations in labour history; grants for conferences and public events in labour history, especially if targeted at a wider audience.

Does The Society for the Study of Labour History have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for the Study of Labour History. 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 Society for the Study of Labour History?

The Society for the Study of Labour History's website is http://www.sslh.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/288599).