--- title: "Wiltshire Record Society — check charity number 253840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wiltshire Record Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253840. Education/training charity based in Warminster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wiltshire-record-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:11:12.005Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wiltshire Record Society is a registered charity (number 253840) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,566 (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 Wiltshire Record Society? Registered charity number 253840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Warminster Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,566 Website [www.wiltshirerecordsociety.org.uk](http://www.wiltshirerecordsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Wiltshire Record Society do? Promotion and publication of historical sources relating to the history of Wiltshire ## What causes is Wiltshire Record Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wiltshire Record Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wiltshire Record 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=wiltshire-record-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wiltshirerecordsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wiltshire Record Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Wiltshire Record Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253840) 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 Wiltshire Record Society's charity number? Wiltshire Record Society's charity number is 253840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253840? Search 253840 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 Wiltshire Record Society do? Promotion and publication of historical sources relating to the history of Wiltshire Does Wiltshire Record Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wiltshire Record 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 Wiltshire Record Society? Wiltshire Record Society's website is http://www.wiltshirerecordsociety.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/253840).