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title: "Branch — check charity number 1089066 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089066. Education/training charity based in Forest Croft. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/branch
retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:17:51.395Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Branch is a registered charity (number 1089066) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £8,477 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Branch?

Registered charity number

1089066

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Forest Croft

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£8,477

Website

[branchuk.wordpress.com](https://branchuk.wordpress.com/)

## What does Branch do?

BrANCH organizes an annual conference and has editorial responsibility for an academic journal, American Nineteenth Century History (published by Taylor & Francis). We also offer small grants to UK-based postgraduate students to help fund research and an annual prize for the best dissertation written by a UK-based undergraduate or masters student in the field of 19th-century American history.

## What causes is Branch registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Branch yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Branch 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](https://branchuk.wordpress.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Branch a legitimate charity?

Yes. Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089066) 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 Branch's charity number?

Branch's charity number is 1089066. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1089066?

Search 1089066 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 Branch do?

BrANCH organizes an annual conference and has editorial responsibility for an academic journal, American Nineteenth Century History (published by Taylor & Francis). We also offer small grants to UK-based postgraduate students to help fund research and an annual prize for the best dissertation written by a UK-based undergraduate or masters student in the field of 19th-century American history.

Does Branch have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Branch. 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 Branch?

Branch's website is https://branchuk.wordpress.com/ — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1089066).