--- title: "The Waterloo Association — check charity number 269938 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Waterloo Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269938. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cardiff. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-waterloo-association retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:59:25.943Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Waterloo Association is a registered charity (number 269938) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £55,320 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Waterloo Association? Registered charity number 269938 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cardiff Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £55,320 Website [www.waterlooassociation.org.uk](http://www.waterlooassociation.org.uk/) ## What does The Waterloo Association do? Promote interest and research into the Peninsular Wars and The Waterloo Campaign. Support Waterloo 200.Support an annual conference and relevant visit.Hold AGM (spring) and autumn meetings. At each meeting there is a relevant public lecture.Publish 3 journals/year containing original articles. ## What causes is The Waterloo Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Waterloo Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Waterloo Association 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-waterloo-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.waterlooassociation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Waterloo Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Waterloo Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269938) 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 Waterloo Association's charity number? The Waterloo Association's charity number is 269938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269938? Search 269938 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 Waterloo Association do? Promote interest and research into the Peninsular Wars and The Waterloo Campaign. Support Waterloo 200.Support an annual conference and relevant visit.Hold AGM (spring) and autumn meetings. At each meeting there is a relevant public lecture.Publish 3 journals/year containing original articles. Does The Waterloo Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Waterloo Association. 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 Waterloo Association? The Waterloo Association's website is http://www.waterlooassociation.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/269938).