--- title: "Congleton History Society — check charity number 232618 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Congleton History Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 232618. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Congleton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/congleton-history-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:15:35.857Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Congleton History Society is a registered charity (number 232618) 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 £746 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Congleton History Society? Registered charity number 232618 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Congleton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £746 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Congleton 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) ## 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=congleton-history-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Congleton History Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Congleton History Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 232618) 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 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. 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/232618).