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The register data used for this profile lists Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 1212578) 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.

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Registered charity · No. 1212578CIO

Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society?

Registered charity number: 1212578
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): St George's Close
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.langtonia.org

Quick answer

Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society (number 1212578) 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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society do?

Purbeck Stone Museum created and managed by Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society; Langton Matravers Village Museum; Extensive archive [30000 catalogued items]; Meetings and talks in Langton Matravers; Genealogical and Historical research.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society

Answers Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation 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 does not record Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 2025
Where it says it operates: Dorset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society as a registered charity (number 1212578) 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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society's charity number?: Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society's charity number is 1212578. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1212578?: Search 1212578 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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society do?: Purbeck Stone Museum created and managed by Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society; Langton Matravers Village Museum; Extensive archive [30000 catalogued items]; Meetings and talks in Langton Matravers; Genealogical and Historical research.
Does Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation 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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society?: Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.langtonia.org. 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 Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society?: The register does not record Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society registered as a charity?: Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society was entered on the register on 17 March 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.