Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society (number 259055) 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 Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society do?
To advance education and to promote research into and study of archaeology, architecture and history and kindred subjects, especially in their relation to one another; to make available to the public the results of such research through lecture meetings and an annual journal, Oxoniensia, containing papers and articles and other items of local archaeological or historical interest.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society
Answers Oxfordshire Architectural and 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 records Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical 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
Oxfordshire Architectural and 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
Also known as
Oahs
Where it says it operates
Bracknell Forest · West Berkshire · Reading · Slough · Windsor and Maidenhead · Wokingham · Buckinghamshire · Oxfordshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society registered for?
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Is Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society as a registered charity (number 259055) 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 Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society's charity number?
Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society's charity number is 259055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 259055?
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What does Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society do?
To advance education and to promote research into and study of archaeology, architecture and history and kindred subjects, especially in their relation to one another; to make available to the public the results of such research through lecture meetings and an annual journal, Oxoniensia, containing papers and articles and other items of local archaeological or historical interest.
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How can I donate to Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society?
Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.oahs.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 Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society?
The register records Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical 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.
Are Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society's trustees paid?
Oxfordshire Architectural and 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 Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society registered as a charity?
Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical Society was entered on the register on 19 August 1969.