Is Bernician Studies Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bernician Studies Group as a registered charity (number 1170897) 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 Bernician Studies Group's charity number?

Bernician Studies Group's charity number is 1170897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170897?

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Does Bernician Studies Group have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Bernician Studies Group?

Bernician Studies Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.bernicianstudies.eu. 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.

When was Bernician Studies Group registered as a charity?

Bernician Studies Group was entered on the register on 22 December 2016.

Registered charity · No. 1170897

Bernician Studies Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bernician Studies Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Bernician Studies Group?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £1,170
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £955
Registered charity number: 1170897
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Shields
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.bernicianstudies.eu

Quick answer

Bernician Studies Group (number 1170897) 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 Bernician Studies Group do?

BSG studies the ancient kingdom of Bernicia which existed in the 6th and 7th Century AD. This involves, but is not restricted to, studying the history, geography, economy, and language of the region. It involves looking at the position of Bernicia in the context of the emerging kingdoms which were to come together to make England. BSG also shares and disseminates its knowledge and research.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bernician Studies Group

Answers Bernician Studies Group 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 Bernician Studies Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 December 2016
Also known as: Bsg
Where it says it operates: Throughout England · Ireland · Scotland

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 Bernician Studies Group registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bernician Studies Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bernician Studies Group. 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 Bernician Studies Group?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bernician Studies Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bernician Studies Group as a registered charity (number 1170897) 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 Bernician Studies Group's charity number?: Bernician Studies Group's charity number is 1170897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1170897?: Search 1170897 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 Bernician Studies Group do?: BSG studies the ancient kingdom of Bernicia which existed in the 6th and 7th Century AD. This involves, but is not restricted to, studying the history, geography, economy, and language of the region. It involves looking at the position of Bernicia in the context of the emerging kingdoms which were to come together to make England. BSG also shares and disseminates its knowledge and research.
Does Bernician Studies Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bernician Studies Group. 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 Bernician Studies Group?: Bernician Studies Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.bernicianstudies.eu. 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 Bernician Studies Group?: The register does not record Bernician Studies Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Bernician Studies Group registered as a charity?: Bernician Studies Group was entered on the register on 22 December 2016.

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.