--- title: "Kidlington and District Historical Society — charity 282471 | CharityCompare" description: "Kidlington and District Historical Society (charity 282471): income £5,119 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kidlington-and-district-historical-society retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:41:04.146Z 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. 282471 KA # Kidlington and District Historical Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Kidlington and District Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.kidlingtonhistory.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=282471&subId=0) Work at Kidlington and District Historical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kidlington-and-district-historical-society&type=claim&name=Kidlington%20and%20District%20Historical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Kidlington and District Historical Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30 £5,119 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30 £3,948 Registered charity number 282471 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Kidlington Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.kidlingtonhistory.org.uk](http://www.kidlingtonhistory.org.uk/) Quick answer Kidlington and District Historical Society (number 282471) 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 Kidlington and District Historical Society do? The Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kidlington and District Historical Society Answers Kidlington and District Historical 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 Kidlington and District Historical 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 18 September 1981 Where it says it operates Oxfordshire ## 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 Kidlington and District Historical Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kidlington and District Historical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kidlington and District Historical 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 Kidlington and District Historical 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. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=kidlington-and-district-historical-society&type=claim&name=Kidlington%20and%20District%20Historical%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.kidlingtonhistory.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kidlington and District Historical Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Kidlington and District Historical Society as a registered charity (number 282471) 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 Kidlington and District Historical Society's charity number? Kidlington and District Historical Society's charity number is 282471. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282471? Search 282471 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 Kidlington and District Historical Society do? The Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects. Does Kidlington and District Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kidlington and District 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 Kidlington and District Historical Society? Kidlington and District Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.kidlingtonhistory.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kidlington and District Historical Society? The register records Kidlington and District Historical 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. When was Kidlington and District Historical Society registered as a charity? Kidlington and District Historical Society was entered on the register on 18 September 1981. 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=282471&subId=0).