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Registered charity · No. 277823London

Walthamstow Historical Society

Walthamstow Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in London.

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Walthamstow Historical Society is a registered charity (number 277823) 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 £951 (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 Walthamstow Historical Society?

Registered charity number
277823
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
London
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£951

What does Walthamstow Historical Society do?

Founded in 1914, to further the study of local history and publish books in which such knowledge would be available for all comers for all time. Monthly meetings held during the winter season with speakers. Also visits and guided tours locally and further afield. Free guided walks around the local Walthamstow area during the summer.

What causes is Walthamstow Historical Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Walthamstow Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Walthamstow 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Walthamstow Historical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Walthamstow Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277823) 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 Walthamstow Historical Society's charity number?
Walthamstow Historical Society's charity number is 277823. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 277823?
Search 277823 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 Walthamstow Historical Society do?
Founded in 1914, to further the study of local history and publish books in which such knowledge would be available for all comers for all time. Monthly meetings held during the winter season with speakers. Also visits and guided tours locally and further afield. Free guided walks around the local Walthamstow area during the summer.
Does Walthamstow Historical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walthamstow 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 Walthamstow Historical Society?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.