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title: "Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO — check charity number 1205796 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205796. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Chipping Norton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chipping-norton-local-history-society-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:44:06.159Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO is a registered charity (number 1205796) 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. Its latest reported income was £11,709 (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 Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO?

Registered charity number

1205796

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Chipping Norton

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£11,709

Website

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

## What does Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO do?

The Society holds monthly meetings for the members it runs the Museum and has an archaeology group

## What causes is Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO 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 Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205796) 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 Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO's charity number?

Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO's charity number is 1205796. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1205796?

Search 1205796 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 Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO do?

The Society holds monthly meetings for the members it runs the Museum and has an archaeology group

Does Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO. 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 Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO?

Chipping Norton Local History Society CIO's website is http://www.chippingnortonmuseum.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/1205796).