Ancient Charities of Hertford (number 207390) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Ancient Charities of Hertford do?
The Charity distributes grants to individuals in financial need in Hertford and the parishes of the rural district. Nominees come from local organizations such as the CAB, Social Services, NHS Primary Care trust and the local churches. The grants can be released very quickly on the verbal agreement of 3 trustees and the grants are later formally approved at a trustee meeting.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ancient Charities of Hertford
Answers Ancient Charities of Hertford gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Ancient Charities of Hertford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Ancient Charities of Hertford's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Charity of Ann Dimsdale
Where it says it operates
Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Ancient Charities of Hertford registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ancient Charities of Hertford yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ancient Charities of Hertford.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Ancient Charities of Hertford a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ancient Charities of Hertford as a registered charity (number 207390) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ancient Charities of Hertford's charity number?
Ancient Charities of Hertford's charity number is 207390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 207390?
Search 207390 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 Ancient Charities of Hertford do?
The Charity distributes grants to individuals in financial need in Hertford and the parishes of the rural district. Nominees come from local organizations such as the CAB, Social Services, NHS Primary Care trust and the local churches. The grants can be released very quickly on the verbal agreement of 3 trustees and the grants are later formally approved at a trustee meeting.
Does Ancient Charities of Hertford have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ancient Charities of Hertford. 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 Ancient Charities of Hertford?
Ancient Charities of Hertford's website listed in our register data is http://www.hertford.gov.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ancient Charities of Hertford?
The register does not record Ancient Charities of Hertford as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Ancient Charities of Hertford's trustees paid?
Ancient Charities of Hertford's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Ancient Charities of Hertford previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Ancient Charities of Hertford: The Charity of Ann Dimsdale.
When was Ancient Charities of Hertford registered as a charity?
Ancient Charities of Hertford was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.