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Registered charity · No. 1005127Southampton

Bitterne Local History Society

Bitterne Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Southampton.

Quick answer

Bitterne Local History Society is a registered charity (number 1005127) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,559 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Bitterne Local History Society?

Registered charity number
1005127
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Southampton
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£25,559

What does Bitterne Local History Society do?

Our study area offers, to those with a specific interest in genealogy, access to information not available elsewhere. As well as family history, it is equally of value to those with an interest in general history of the local area. Resources include photographs, maps and a library of local publications (many out of print) including books and local papers. Also see our second hand bookshop.

What causes is Bitterne Local History Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bitterne Local History Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bitterne Local History Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bitterne Local History Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bitterne Local History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1005127) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Bitterne Local History Society's charity number?
Bitterne Local History Society's charity number is 1005127. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1005127?
Search 1005127 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 Bitterne Local History Society do?
Our study area offers, to those with a specific interest in genealogy, access to information not available elsewhere. As well as family history, it is equally of value to those with an interest in general history of the local area. Resources include photographs, maps and a library of local publications (many out of print) including books and local papers. Also see our second hand bookshop.
Does Bitterne Local History Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bitterne Local 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 Bitterne Local History Society?
Bitterne Local History Society's website is http://www.bitterne.net — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.