Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Loughton and District Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 287274
Loughton and District Historical Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Loughton and District Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
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What are the key facts about Loughton and District Historical Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,691
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £2,163
- Registered charity number
- 287274
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Staples Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Loughton and District Historical Society (number 287274) 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 Loughton and District Historical Society do?
The object of the Society shall be to provide the advancement of public education in the archaeology and local history of Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in the County of Essex, together with the surrounding area.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Loughton and District Historical Society
Answers Loughton 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- Chigwell and Loughton History Society
- Where it says it operates
- Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Loughton and District Historical Society registered for?
Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Loughton and District Historical Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Loughton 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
What should you check before donating to Loughton 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loughton and District Historical Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Loughton and District Historical Society as a registered charity (number 287274) 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 Loughton and District Historical Society's charity number?
- Loughton and District Historical Society's charity number is 287274. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 287274?
- Search 287274 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 Loughton and District Historical Society do?
- The object of the Society shall be to provide the advancement of public education in the archaeology and local history of Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill and Loughton in the County of Essex, together with the surrounding area.
- Does Loughton and District Historical Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Loughton 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 Loughton and District Historical Society?
- Loughton and District Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.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 Loughton and District Historical Society?
- The register does not record Loughton and District Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- What was Loughton and District Historical Society previously called?
- The register lists this previous name for Loughton and District Historical Society: Chigwell and Loughton History Society.
- When was Loughton and District Historical Society registered as a charity?
- Loughton and District Historical Society was entered on the register on 28 June 1983.
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.