Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Hertfordshire Natural History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
Hertfordshire Natural History Society (number 218418) 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 Hertfordshire Natural History Society do?
1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hertfordshire Natural History Society
Answers Hertfordshire Natural History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 Hertfordshire Natural History 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
Hertfordshire Natural History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Herts Bird Club
Previous names on the register
Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club
Where it says it operates
Hertfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Hertfordshire Natural History Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertfordshire Natural History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hertfordshire Natural History Society.
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Is Hertfordshire Natural History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hertfordshire Natural History Society as a registered charity (number 218418) 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 Hertfordshire Natural History Society's charity number?
Hertfordshire Natural History Society's charity number is 218418. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 218418?
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What does Hertfordshire Natural History Society do?
1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities
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How can I donate to Hertfordshire Natural History Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hertfordshire Natural History Society?
The register records Hertfordshire Natural History 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 Hertfordshire Natural History Society's trustees paid?
Hertfordshire Natural History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Hertfordshire Natural History Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Hertfordshire Natural History Society: Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Field Club.
When was Hertfordshire Natural History Society registered as a charity?
Hertfordshire Natural History Society was entered on the register on 2 April 1964.