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Ilminster History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Ilminster History Society (number 1196283) 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 Ilminster History Society do?
Research and present information about the history of the town of Ilminster, through public talks and presentations as well as in the society's website and social media.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ilminster History Society
Answers Ilminster History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2026, 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 Ilminster 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
Ilminster History Society's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Somerset
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 2026-10-04. 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 Ilminster History Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ilminster History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ilminster History Society.
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Is Ilminster History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Ilminster History Society as a registered charity (number 1196283) 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 Ilminster History Society's charity number?
Ilminster History Society's charity number is 1196283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196283?
Search 1196283 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 Ilminster History Society do?
Research and present information about the history of the town of Ilminster, through public talks and presentations as well as in the society's website and social media.
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How can I donate to Ilminster History Society?
Ilminster History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ilminsterhistory.co.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 Ilminster History Society?
The register records Ilminster 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 Ilminster History Society's trustees paid?
Ilminster History Society's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Ilminster History Society registered as a charity?
Ilminster History Society was entered on the register on 26 October 2021.