--- title: "Gainsborough and District Heritage… — charity 1077538" description: "Gainsborough and District Heritage Association (charity 1077538). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gainsborough-and-district-heritage-association retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:28:14.105Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gainsborough and District Heritage Association is listed as a registered charity (number 1077538) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £21,063 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Gainsborough and District Heritage Association? Registered charity number 1077538 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) The Old Post Office Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £21,063 Website [www.gainsboroughheritage.com](http://www.gainsboroughheritage.com/) ## What does Gainsborough and District Heritage Association do? Recently the association has continued to refurbish and redevelop the 1905 old post office to transform it into a new heritage and research centre. The association also continues to research local history topics, publish books, and hold popular slide shows, talks and social events to raise interest in local history and support the building project and the charities aims. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough and District Heritage Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gainsborough and District Heritage Association 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gainsborough and District Heritage Association? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gainsborough-and-district-heritage-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gainsboroughheritage.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gainsborough and District Heritage Association a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gainsborough and District Heritage Association as a registered charity (number 1077538) 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's charity number? Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's charity number is 1077538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077538? Search 1077538 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association do? Recently the association has continued to refurbish and redevelop the 1905 old post office to transform it into a new heritage and research centre. The association also continues to research local history topics, publish books, and hold popular slide shows, talks and social events to raise interest in local history and support the building project and the charities aims. Does Gainsborough and District Heritage Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gainsborough and District Heritage Association. 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 Gainsborough and District Heritage Association? Gainsborough and District Heritage Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.gainsboroughheritage.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1077538&subId=0).