Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Devon and Cornwall Record Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Devon and Cornwall Record Society (number 1011931) 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society do?
The Society's New Series publications cover aspects of Westcountry political, social, religious, economic and maritime history. The Society publishes an annual volume which is sent to members on publication. Non-members may also purchase volumes. The Society's Collection of source material, mainly transcriptions of parish registers, is held at the Devon Heritage Centre for public use.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Devon and Cornwall Record Society
Answers Devon and Cornwall Record Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Devon and Cornwall Record 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
Devon and Cornwall Record Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Cornwall · Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Devon and Cornwall Record Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Devon and Cornwall Record 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.
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What should you check before donating to Devon and Cornwall Record Society?
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Is Devon and Cornwall Record Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Devon and Cornwall Record Society as a registered charity (number 1011931) 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society's charity number?
Devon and Cornwall Record Society's charity number is 1011931. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1011931?
Search 1011931 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society do?
The Society's New Series publications cover aspects of Westcountry political, social, religious, economic and maritime history. The Society publishes an annual volume which is sent to members on publication. Non-members may also purchase volumes. The Society's Collection of source material, mainly transcriptions of parish registers, is held at the Devon Heritage Centre for public use.
Does Devon and Cornwall Record Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devon and Cornwall Record 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society?
Devon and Cornwall Record Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.devonandcornwallrecordsociety.co.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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society?
The register records Devon and Cornwall Record 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 Devon and Cornwall Record Society's trustees paid?
Devon and Cornwall Record Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Devon and Cornwall Record Society registered as a charity?
Devon and Cornwall Record Society was entered on the register on 17 June 1992.