--- title: "The Wollaston Heritage Society — check charity number 271530 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Wollaston Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271530. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Wollaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wollaston-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:57:16.582Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Wollaston Heritage Society is a registered charity (number 271530) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £9,133 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Wollaston Heritage Society? Registered charity number 271530 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wollaston Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £9,133 Website [wollastonheritage.org](http://wollastonheritage.org/) ## What does The Wollaston Heritage Society do? The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational and social events. ## What causes is The Wollaston Heritage Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wollaston Heritage Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wollaston Heritage 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-wollaston-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://wollastonheritage.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Wollaston Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Wollaston Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271530) 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 Wollaston Heritage Society's charity number? The Wollaston Heritage Society's charity number is 271530. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271530? Search 271530 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 Wollaston Heritage Society do? The Society exists to preserve what is known of the village's past through documents, photographs, archaeological finds and artefacts from local industry and family life. The main activities are the operating and maintenance of Wollaston Museum, regular fund-raising events, educational and social events. Does The Wollaston Heritage Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wollaston Heritage 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 Wollaston Heritage Society? The Wollaston Heritage Society's website is http://wollastonheritage.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/271530).