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Hitchin Historical Society

Hitchin Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, based in Hitchin.

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Hitchin Historical Society is listed as a registered charity (number 280746) 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: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,478 (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 Hitchin Historical Society?

Registered charity number
280746
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage)
Hitchin
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£3,478

What does Hitchin Historical Society do?

i) to inform the public of the history of Hitchin and the surrounding district;ii) to undertake research into the origins and development of buildings, people, organisations, crafts, trades, and other aspects of historical interest;iii) to publish the results of such research;iv) to inform members and others of matters likely to impact the historic character of the town.

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 2026-09-08. 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 Hitchin Historical Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hitchin Historical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hitchin Historical Society 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hitchin Historical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hitchin Historical Society as a registered charity (number 280746) 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 Hitchin Historical Society's charity number?
Hitchin Historical Society's charity number is 280746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280746?
Search 280746 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 Hitchin Historical Society do?
i) to inform the public of the history of Hitchin and the surrounding district;ii) to undertake research into the origins and development of buildings, people, organisations, crafts, trades, and other aspects of historical interest;iii) to publish the results of such research;iv) to inform members and others of matters likely to impact the historic character of the town.
Does Hitchin Historical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin Historical 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 Hitchin Historical Society?
Hitchin Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hitchinhistoricals.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.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.