--- title: "Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society — check charity number 1079823 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079823. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Bury St. Edmunds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bury-st-edmunds-past-present-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:06:37.091Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society is a registered charity (number 1079823) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,416 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society? Registered charity number 1079823 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bury St. Edmunds Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £1,416 Website [www.burypastandpresent.org.uk](http://www.burypastandpresent.org.uk/) ## What does Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society do? Local History society. We organise a lecture series each year and are currently researching captions for our online photographic archive. ## What causes is Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bury-st-edmunds-past-present-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.burypastandpresent.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079823) 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 Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society's charity number? Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society's charity number is 1079823. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079823? Search 1079823 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 Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society do? Local History society. We organise a lecture series each year and are currently researching captions for our online photographic archive. Does Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present 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 Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society? Bury St. Edmunds Past & Present Society's website is http://www.burypastandpresent.org.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/1079823).