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title: "Newhaven Historical Society — charity 1171675 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. 1171675CIO

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# Newhaven Historical Society

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.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Newhaven Historical Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£10,736

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£36,362

Registered charity number

1171675

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Newhaven

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk](http://www.newhavenhistoricalsociety.org.uk/)

Quick answer

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

20 February 2017

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?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Newhaven 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.
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## What should you check before donating to Newhaven 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 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.

Does Newhaven Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

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.

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=1171675&subId=0).