Is Brighton Ourstory a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brighton Ourstory as a registered charity (number 1106242) 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 Brighton Ourstory's charity number?

Brighton Ourstory's charity number is 1106242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1106242?

Search 1106242 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.

Does Brighton Ourstory have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighton Ourstory. 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 Brighton Ourstory?

Brighton Ourstory's website listed in our register data is http://www.brightonourstory.co.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.

When was Brighton Ourstory registered as a charity?

Brighton Ourstory was entered on the register on 11 October 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04772789).

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Brighton Ourstory

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Brighton Ourstory 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 Brighton Ourstory?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,500
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £1,521
Registered charity number: 1106242
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Brighton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.brightonourstory.co.uk

Quick answer

Brighton Ourstory (number 1106242) 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 Brighton Ourstory do?

Brighton Ourstory is about collecting memories and telling stories. We keep safe the family albums of our communities and document the way generations of gay people have survived and thrived in a hostile world, living alongside heterosexuals and gradually producing the degree of tolerance we see today. We are able to give a limited amount of assistance to researchers.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brighton Ourstory

Answers Brighton Ourstory 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 Brighton Ourstory as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 October 2004
Company number: 04772789 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: East Sussex · West Sussex · Brighton and Hove

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Brighton Ourstory registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighton Ourstory yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brighton Ourstory. 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 Brighton Ourstory?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Brighton Ourstory a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brighton Ourstory as a registered charity (number 1106242) 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 Brighton Ourstory's charity number?: Brighton Ourstory's charity number is 1106242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1106242?: Search 1106242 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 Brighton Ourstory do?: Brighton Ourstory is about collecting memories and telling stories. We keep safe the family albums of our communities and document the way generations of gay people have survived and thrived in a hostile world, living alongside heterosexuals and gradually producing the degree of tolerance we see today. We are able to give a limited amount of assistance to researchers.
Does Brighton Ourstory have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighton Ourstory. 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 Brighton Ourstory?: Brighton Ourstory's website listed in our register data is http://www.brightonourstory.co.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 Brighton Ourstory?: The register does not record Brighton Ourstory as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Brighton Ourstory registered as a charity?: Brighton Ourstory was entered on the register on 11 October 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04772789).

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.