Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Newhaven Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Newhaven Historical Society (number 1171675) 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 Newhaven Historical Society do?
We maintain a Museum which is manned by volunteer Stewards with local knowledge to help visitors learn about Newhaven and the surrounding area. We have a keyword searchable database providing access to information within the 20,000 photographs and other materials held. We also hold public lectures on local history and attend local community events.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Newhaven Historical Society
Answers Newhaven Historical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Newhaven Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Newhaven Historical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
East Sussex
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 Newhaven Historical Society registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Newhaven Historical Society yet?
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Is Newhaven Historical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Newhaven Historical Society as a registered charity (number 1171675) 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 Newhaven Historical Society's charity number?
Newhaven Historical Society's charity number is 1171675. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1171675?
Search 1171675 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 Newhaven Historical Society do?
We maintain a Museum which is manned by volunteer Stewards with local knowledge to help visitors learn about Newhaven and the surrounding area. We have a keyword searchable database providing access to information within the 20,000 photographs and other materials held. We also hold public lectures on local history and attend local community events.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newhaven 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 Newhaven Historical Society?
Newhaven Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.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 Newhaven Historical Society?
The register does not record Newhaven Historical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Newhaven Historical Society's trustees paid?
Newhaven Historical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Newhaven Historical Society registered as a charity?
Newhaven Historical Society was entered on the register on 20 February 2017.