--- title: "Association of Dress Historians — check charity number 1014876 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Association of Dress Historians a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1014876. Education/training charity based in Sedbergh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/association-of-dress-historians retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:08:10.814Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Association of Dress Historians is a registered charity (number 1014876) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £14,430 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Association of Dress Historians? Registered charity number 1014876 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sedbergh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £14,430 Website [www.dresshistorians.org](http://www.dresshistorians.org/) ## What does Association of Dress Historians do? The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to present day. The ADH supports scholarship through international conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History and prizes and awards for students and researchers. ## What causes is Association of Dress Historians registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Association of Dress Historians yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Association of Dress Historians 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=association-of-dress-historians&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dresshistorians.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Association of Dress Historians a legitimate charity? Yes. Association of Dress Historians is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1014876) 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 Association of Dress Historians's charity number? Association of Dress Historians's charity number is 1014876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1014876? Search 1014876 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 Association of Dress Historians do? The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to present day. The ADH supports scholarship through international conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History and prizes and awards for students and researchers. Does Association of Dress Historians have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Association of Dress Historians. 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 Association of Dress Historians? Association of Dress Historians's website is http://www.dresshistorians.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/1014876).