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Registered charity · No. 1166134CIO

British Society for the History of Pharmacy

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British Society for the History of Pharmacy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about British Society for the History of Pharmacy?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£5,772
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£6,416
Registered charity number
1166134
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Royal College of Pharmacy
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

British Society for the History of Pharmacy (number 1166134) 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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy do?

To advance education for the public benefit in pharmacy history by:1. Stimulating interest in and promoting and encouraging research and study. 2. Furthering the publication of studies. 3. Organising meetings and conferences for the reading of papers on the history of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and medicine;4. Establishing contact nationally and internationally with other societies

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Society for the History of Pharmacy

Answers British Society for the History of Pharmacy gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

British Society for the History of Pharmacy's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bshp
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Society for the History of Pharmacy yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Society for the History of Pharmacy a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Society for the History of Pharmacy as a registered charity (number 1166134) 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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy's charity number?
British Society for the History of Pharmacy's charity number is 1166134. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1166134?
Search 1166134 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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy do?
To advance education for the public benefit in pharmacy history by:1. Stimulating interest in and promoting and encouraging research and study. 2. Furthering the publication of studies. 3. Organising meetings and conferences for the reading of papers on the history of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and medicine;4. Establishing contact nationally and internationally with other societies
Does British Society for the History of Pharmacy have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Society for the History of Pharmacy. 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 British Society for the History of Pharmacy?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Society for the History of Pharmacy?
The register does not record British Society for the History of Pharmacy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are British Society for the History of Pharmacy's trustees paid?
British Society for the History of Pharmacy's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was British Society for the History of Pharmacy registered as a charity?
British Society for the History of Pharmacy was entered on the register on 21 March 2016.

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.