Is Cambridge Historical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cambridge Historical Society as a registered charity (number 268082) 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 Cambridge Historical Society's charity number?

Cambridge Historical Society's charity number is 268082. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 268082?

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Does Cambridge Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Historical 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 Cambridge Historical Society?

Cambridge Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hist.cam.ac.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 Cambridge Historical Society registered as a charity?

Cambridge Historical Society was entered on the register on 27 June 1975.

Registered charity · No. 268082

Cambridge Historical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cambridge Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Cambridge Historical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £59
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £200
Registered charity number: 268082
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Faculty of History
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.hist.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Historical Society (number 268082) 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 Cambridge Historical Society do?

The Cambridge Historical Society was started in 1923 as the Faculty's first research seminar, the following year began publishing the Cambridge Historical Journal, one of the country's leading scholarly periodicals, and more recently has been making annual awards of small grants to support research.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cambridge Historical Society

Answers Cambridge Historical 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 does not record Cambridge Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 June 1975
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Cambridge Historical Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Historical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cambridge Historical 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 Cambridge Historical Society?

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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 Cambridge Historical Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cambridge Historical Society as a registered charity (number 268082) 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 Cambridge Historical Society's charity number?: Cambridge Historical Society's charity number is 268082. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 268082?: Search 268082 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 Cambridge Historical Society do?: The Cambridge Historical Society was started in 1923 as the Faculty's first research seminar, the following year began publishing the Cambridge Historical Journal, one of the country's leading scholarly periodicals, and more recently has been making annual awards of small grants to support research.
Does Cambridge Historical Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Historical 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 Cambridge Historical Society?: Cambridge Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hist.cam.ac.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 Cambridge Historical Society?: The register does not record Cambridge Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Cambridge Historical Society registered as a charity?: Cambridge Historical Society was entered on the register on 27 June 1975.

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.