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Registered charity · No. 232618
Congleton History Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Congleton History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Congleton History Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-04-30
- £617
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-30
- £507
- Registered charity number
- 232618
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Congleton
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
Congleton History Society (number 232618) 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 Congleton History Society do?
The principal activity is to organise talks for members on history topics relating to Congleton and the surrounding area.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Congleton History Society
Answers Congleton History 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Cheshire East
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Congleton History Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Congleton History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Congleton History 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 Congleton History Society?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- 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 Congleton History Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Congleton History Society as a registered charity (number 232618) 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 Congleton History Society's charity number?
- Congleton History Society's charity number is 232618. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 232618?
- Search 232618 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 Congleton History Society do?
- The principal activity is to organise talks for members on history topics relating to Congleton and the surrounding area.
- Does Congleton History Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Congleton 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 Congleton History Society?
- Congleton History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Congleton History Society?
- The register records Congleton History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- When was Congleton History Society registered as a charity?
- Congleton History Society was entered on the register on 9 April 1964.
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.