Is Eastleigh and District Local History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Eastleigh and District Local History Society as a registered charity (number 298399) 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society's charity number?

Eastleigh and District Local History Society's charity number is 298399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298399?

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How can I donate to Eastleigh and District Local History Society?

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Registered charity · No. 298399

Eastleigh and District Local History Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Eastleigh and District Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Eastleigh and District Local History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £789
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £818
Registered charity number: 298399
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Chandler's Ford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.eastleighhistory.org.uk

Quick answer

Eastleigh and District Local History Society (number 298399) 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society do?

MONTHLY MEETINGSRESEARCH

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Eastleigh and District Local History Society

Answers Eastleigh and District Local 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Eastleigh and District Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 1988
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eastleigh and District Local History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Eastleigh and District Local 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastleigh and District Local History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Eastleigh and District Local History Society as a registered charity (number 298399) 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society's charity number?: Eastleigh and District Local History Society's charity number is 298399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298399?: Search 298399 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society do?: MONTHLY MEETINGSRESEARCH
Does Eastleigh and District Local History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eastleigh and District Local 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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society?: Eastleigh and District Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.eastleighhistory.org.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 Eastleigh and District Local History Society?: The register does not record Eastleigh and District Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Eastleigh and District Local History Society registered as a charity?: Eastleigh and District Local History Society was entered on the register on 24 March 1988.

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.