--- title: "Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society — charity 277272 | CharityCompare" description: "Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society (charity 277272): income £4,568 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/great-yarmouth-local-history-and-archaeological-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T12:32:42.005Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 277272 GY # Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.greatyarmouthlocalhistoryandarchaeology.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=277272&subId=0) Work at Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=great-yarmouth-local-history-and-archaeological-society&type=claim&name=Great%20Yarmouth%20Local%20History%20and%20Archaeological%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £4,568 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £3,478 Registered charity number 277272 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Great Yarmouth Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.greatyarmouthlocalhistoryandarchaeology.com](http://www.greatyarmouthlocalhistoryandarchaeology.com/) Quick answer Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society (number 277272) 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 Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society do? To facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society Answers Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological 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 records Great Yarmouth Local History 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 9 March 1979 Previous names on the register Great Yarmouth and District Archaeological Society Where it says it operates Norfolk · Suffolk ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities. 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 Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society? - 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. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277272? Search 277272 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 Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society do? To facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum. Does Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological 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 Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society? Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.greatyarmouthlocalhistoryandarchaeology.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 Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society? The register records Great Yarmouth Local History 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. What was Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society previously called? The register lists this previous name for Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society: Great Yarmouth and District Archaeological Society. When was Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society registered as a charity? Great Yarmouth Local History and Archaeological Society was entered on the register on 9 March 1979. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=277272&subId=0).