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title: "Burnham History Society — check charity number 1194829 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Burnham History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194829. Education/training charity based in Burnham-on-Crouch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burnham-history-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:26:50.277Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Burnham History Society is a registered charity (number 1194829) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £6,259 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Burnham History Society?

Registered charity number

1194829

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Burnham-on-Crouch

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£6,259

Website

[www.burnhammuseum.co.uk](http://www.burnhammuseum.co.uk/)

## What does Burnham History Society do?

To advance public education by the provision and maintenance of a museum covering the Dengie Hundred in Essex together with the development and preservation of its collection. To stimulate public interest in the area of benefit with particular regard to history. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit .

## What causes is Burnham History Society registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burnham History Society yet?

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

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Burnham History Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Burnham History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194829) 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 Burnham History Society's charity number?

Burnham History Society's charity number is 1194829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1194829?

Search 1194829 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 Burnham History Society do?

To advance public education by the provision and maintenance of a museum covering the Dengie Hundred in Essex together with the development and preservation of its collection. To stimulate public interest in the area of benefit with particular regard to history. To promote high standards of planning and architecture in the area of benefit .

Does Burnham History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burnham 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 Burnham History Society?

Burnham History Society's website is http://www.burnhammuseum.co.uk — 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/1194829).