--- title: "The Suffolk Heraldry Society — check charity number 280689 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Suffolk Heraldry Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280689. Education/training charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-suffolk-heraldry-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:48:05.534Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Suffolk Heraldry Society is a registered charity (number 280689) 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. Its latest reported income was £579 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society? Registered charity number 280689 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ipswich Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £579 Website [www.suffolkheraldry.org.uk](http://www.suffolkheraldry.org.uk/) ## What does The Suffolk Heraldry Society do? The charity helps restore Coats of Arms in the churches in Suffolk. We also hold exhibitions to enable members of the public understand why and how Coats of Arms are used in connection with families history etc. Taking this into schools enabling children to learn about heraldry. Also we are recording Coats of Arms on buildings. ## What causes is The Suffolk Heraldry Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Suffolk Heraldry Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Suffolk Heraldry 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-suffolk-heraldry-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.suffolkheraldry.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Suffolk Heraldry Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Suffolk Heraldry Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280689) 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number? The Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number is 280689. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280689? Search 280689 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society do? The charity helps restore Coats of Arms in the churches in Suffolk. We also hold exhibitions to enable members of the public understand why and how Coats of Arms are used in connection with families history etc. Taking this into schools enabling children to learn about heraldry. Also we are recording Coats of Arms on buildings. Does The Suffolk Heraldry Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Suffolk Heraldry 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society? The Suffolk Heraldry Society's website is http://www.suffolkheraldry.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/280689).