Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (number 227786) 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 Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society do?
Funds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical societies in studying the historical environment. Holds study days, lectures and visits. Publishes a respected annual journal, plus books and other publications.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society
Answers Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2026, 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 records Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological 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. Work out your Gift Aid
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Cwaas
Where it says it operates
Cumbria · Lancashire · Northumberland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society registered for?
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Is Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society as a registered charity (number 227786) 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 Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's charity number?
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's charity number is 227786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 227786?
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What does Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society do?
Funds historical and archaeological research with grants to volunteer groups, schools, museums and academic/professional researchers. Operates a website with accessible heritage information. Support local historical societies in studying the historical environment. Holds study days, lectures and visits. Publishes a respected annual journal, plus books and other publications.
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How can I donate to Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society?
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://cumbriapast.com. 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 Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society?
The register records Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological 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.
Are Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's trustees paid?
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society registered as a charity?
Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 15 April 1964.