Is Bristol Record Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bristol Record Society as a registered charity (number 1039843) 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 Bristol Record Society's charity number?

Bristol Record Society's charity number is 1039843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1039843?

Search 1039843 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 Bristol Record Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol Record 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 Bristol Record Society?

Bristol Record Society's website listed in our register data is https://bristolrecordsociety.org/. 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 Bristol Record Society registered as a charity?

Bristol Record Society was entered on the register on 2 August 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1039843

Bristol Record Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bristol Record 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 Bristol Record Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,664
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,475
Registered charity number: 1039843
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bristol Archives
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: bristolrecordsociety.org

Quick answer

Bristol Record Society (number 1039843) 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 Bristol Record Society do?

(1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bristol Record Society

Answers Bristol Record 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 Bristol Record 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: 2 August 1994
Where it says it operates: Bristol City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 Bristol Record Society registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Record Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bristol Record Society. 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 Bristol Record Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Record Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bristol Record Society as a registered charity (number 1039843) 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 Bristol Record Society's charity number?: Bristol Record Society's charity number is 1039843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1039843?: Search 1039843 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 Bristol Record Society do?: (1) To encourage the preservation and the study of historical documents relating to the history of the City of Bristol, chiefly through the publication of records related to the Bristol area.(2) To promote, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the significance of such documents and other historical and archive material.
Does Bristol Record Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol Record 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 Bristol Record Society?: Bristol Record Society's website listed in our register data is https://bristolrecordsociety.org/. 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 Bristol Record Society?: The register records Bristol Record 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.
When was Bristol Record Society registered as a charity?: Bristol Record Society was entered on the register on 2 August 1994.

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.