Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire (number 500434) 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do?
Transcription and publication of original documents relating to the history of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire
Answers Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire 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
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire'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
Manchester City · Tameside · Trafford · Knowsley · Liverpool City · Wirral · Cheshire East · Lancashire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire.
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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?
Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Is Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire as a registered charity (number 500434) 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number?
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's charity number is 500434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 500434?
Search 500434 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire do?
Transcription and publication of original documents relating to the history of the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire
Does Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire. 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's website listed in our register data is http://rslc.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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire?
The register records Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire 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 Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's trustees paid?
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire registered as a charity?
Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire was entered on the register on 29 June 1970.