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title: "Wesley Historical Society — check charity number 283012 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wesley Historical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283012. Religious Activities charity based in Burntwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wesley-historical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:15.965Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wesley Historical Society is a registered charity (number 283012) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,826 (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 Wesley Historical Society?

Registered charity number

283012

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Burntwood

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£5,826

Website

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

## What does Wesley Historical Society do?

Promotes the study of the history and literature of early Methodism; to accumulate exact knowledge and provide a medium of intercourse on all related subjects.

## What causes is Wesley Historical Society registered for?

Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wesley Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wesley 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wesley Historical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wesley Historical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283012) 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 Wesley Historical Society's charity number?

Wesley Historical Society's charity number is 283012. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 283012?

Search 283012 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 Wesley Historical Society do?

Promotes the study of the history and literature of early Methodism; to accumulate exact knowledge and provide a medium of intercourse on all related subjects.

Does Wesley Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wesley 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 Wesley Historical Society?

Wesley Historical Society's website is http://www.wesleyhistoricalsociety.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/283012).