Is Berkshire Local History Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Berkshire Local History Association as a registered charity (number 1097355) 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 Berkshire Local History Association's charity number?

Berkshire Local History Association's charity number is 1097355. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097355?

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Does Berkshire Local History Association have reviews and complaints?

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Registered charity · No. 1097355

Berkshire Local History Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Berkshire Local History Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Berkshire Local History Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,444
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,193
Registered charity number: 1097355
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Caversham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.blha.org.uk

Quick answer

Berkshire Local History Association (number 1097355) 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 Berkshire Local History Association do?

Organises day schools and visits to historic archives, publishes local history research and provides contacts between local history societies in Berkshire.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Berkshire Local History Association

Answers Berkshire Local History Association 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 Berkshire Local History Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 May 2003
Also known as: B.l.h.a
Where it says it operates: Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Berkshire Local History Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Berkshire Local History Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Berkshire Local History Association. 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 Berkshire Local History Association?

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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 Berkshire Local History Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Berkshire Local History Association as a registered charity (number 1097355) 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 Berkshire Local History Association's charity number?: Berkshire Local History Association's charity number is 1097355. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1097355?: Search 1097355 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 Berkshire Local History Association do?: Organises day schools and visits to historic archives, publishes local history research and provides contacts between local history societies in Berkshire.
Does Berkshire Local History Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Berkshire Local History Association. 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 Berkshire Local History Association?: Berkshire Local History Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.blha.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 Berkshire Local History Association?: The register does not record Berkshire Local History Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Berkshire Local History Association registered as a charity?: Berkshire Local History Association was entered on the register on 2 May 2003.

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.