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Marple Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Marple Local History Society (number 500099) 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 Marple Local History Society do?
Monthly meetings held from September to April with speaker talks on local history and history further afield. Activities include Field trips; Summer evening walks; Monthly e-Newsletter and Website. We manage an Archives Centre with online catalogue for documents / items relating to Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Hawk Green, High Lane and Strines. We work with likeminded organisations.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Marple Local History Society
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Marple Local 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Marple Antiquarian and Local History Society
Where it says it operates
Stockport · Cheshire East · Derbyshire
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 Marple Local History Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
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Is Marple Local History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Marple Local History Society as a registered charity (number 500099) 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 Marple Local History Society's charity number?
Marple Local History Society's charity number is 500099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Marple Local History Society do?
Monthly meetings held from September to April with speaker talks on local history and history further afield. Activities include Field trips; Summer evening walks; Monthly e-Newsletter and Website. We manage an Archives Centre with online catalogue for documents / items relating to Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Hawk Green, High Lane and Strines. We work with likeminded organisations.
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How can I donate to Marple Local History Society?
Marple Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://marplelocalhistorysociety.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 Marple Local History Society?
The register records Marple Local 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.
What was Marple Local History Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Marple Local History Society: Marple Antiquarian and Local History Society.
When was Marple Local History Society registered as a charity?
Marple Local History Society was entered on the register on 25 August 1970.