Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Battle and District Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.
Battle and District Historical Society (number 292593) 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 Battle and District Historical Society do?
The Society was founded to encourage the knowledge and study of history within Battle and the surrounding area. This is achieved through a programme of illustrated lectures by specialists in their subjects and the publication of books and journals that are relevant to the local history of Battle.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Battle and District Historical Society
Answers Battle and District Historical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 records Battle and District Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
East Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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.
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Is Battle and District Historical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Battle and District Historical Society as a registered charity (number 292593) 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 Battle and District Historical Society's charity number?
Battle and District Historical Society's charity number is 292593. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 292593?
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What does Battle and District Historical Society do?
The Society was founded to encourage the knowledge and study of history within Battle and the surrounding area. This is achieved through a programme of illustrated lectures by specialists in their subjects and the publication of books and journals that are relevant to the local history of Battle.
Does Battle and District Historical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Battle and District 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 Battle and District Historical Society?
Battle and District Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://battlehistorysociety.com. 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 Battle and District Historical Society?
The register records Battle and District Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Battle and District Historical Society registered as a charity?
Battle and District Historical Society was entered on the register on 8 May 1986.