Is Bedfordshire Historical Record Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bedfordshire Historical Record Society as a registered charity (number 1098629) 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's charity number?

Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's charity number is 1098629. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1098629?

Search 1098629 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.

Does Bedfordshire Historical Record Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedfordshire Historical 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society?

Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bedfordshirehrs.org.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.

What was Bedfordshire Historical Record Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Bedfordshire Historical Record Society: Bedfordshire Historial Record Society.

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Bedfordshire Historical Record Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bedfordshire Historical Record Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Bedfordshire Historical Record Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,970
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £12,034
Registered charity number: 1098629
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bedford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bedfordshirehrs.org.uk

Quick answer

Bedfordshire Historical Record Society (number 1098629) 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society do?

The publication of material relating to the history of the county of Bedfordshire. This includes both the publication of archive material, with explanatory sections to inform the user, and monographs on specific historical topics.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bedfordshire Historical Record Society

Answers Bedfordshire Historical Record 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 does not record Bedfordshire Historical Record Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 July 2003
Company number: 04257047 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Bedfordshire Historial Record Society
Where it says it operates: Central Bedfordshire · Luton · Bedford

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.

What causes is Bedfordshire Historical Record Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedfordshire Historical Record Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bedfordshire Historical Record Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bedfordshire Historical Record Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedfordshire Historical Record Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bedfordshire Historical Record Society as a registered charity (number 1098629) 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's charity number?: Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's charity number is 1098629. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098629?: Search 1098629 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society do?: The publication of material relating to the history of the county of Bedfordshire. This includes both the publication of archive material, with explanatory sections to inform the user, and monographs on specific historical topics.
Does Bedfordshire Historical Record Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedfordshire Historical 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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society?: Bedfordshire Historical Record Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bedfordshirehrs.org.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 Bedfordshire Historical Record Society?: The register does not record Bedfordshire Historical Record Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Bedfordshire Historical Record Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Bedfordshire Historical Record Society: Bedfordshire Historial Record Society.
When was Bedfordshire Historical Record Society registered as a charity?: Bedfordshire Historical Record Society was entered on the register on 17 July 2003. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04257047).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.