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Registered charity · No. 299417

Bishop's Stortford History Society

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Bishop's Stortford History Society 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£7,644
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£9,367
Registered charity number
299417
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Bishop's Stortford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Bishop's Stortford History Society (number 299417) 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society do?

Conduct talks and visits about local history and assist in research into the history of Bishop's Stortford

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishop's Stortford History Society

Answers Bishop's Stortford History 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 Bishop's Stortford History 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
Previous names on the register
Bishop's Stortford and District Local History Society
Where it says it operates
Essex · Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop's Stortford History Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop's Stortford History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishop's Stortford History Society as a registered charity (number 299417) 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society's charity number?
Bishop's Stortford History Society's charity number is 299417. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 299417?
Search 299417 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society do?
Conduct talks and visits about local history and assist in research into the history of Bishop's Stortford
Does Bishop's Stortford History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop's Stortford History 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 Bishop's Stortford History Society?
Bishop's Stortford History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bishopsstortfordhistorysociety.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 Bishop's Stortford History Society?
The register records Bishop's Stortford History 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.
What was Bishop's Stortford History Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Bishop's Stortford History Society: Bishop's Stortford and District Local History Society.
When was Bishop's Stortford History Society registered as a charity?
Bishop's Stortford History Society was entered on the register on 9 June 1988.

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.