--- title: "Richmond Local History Society — charity 292907 | CharityCompare" description: "Richmond Local History Society (charity 292907): income £11,259 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richmond-local-history-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T10:47:17.604Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 292907 RL # Richmond Local History Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Richmond Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://richmondhistory.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=292907&subId=0) Work at Richmond Local History Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=richmond-local-history-society&type=claim&name=Richmond%20Local%20History%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Richmond Local History Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £11,259 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £9,532 Registered charity number 292907 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Twickenham Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [richmondhistory.org.uk](http://richmondhistory.org.uk/) Quick answer Richmond Local History Society (number 292907) 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 Richmond Local History Society do? The Society studies the local history relating to Richmond, Ham, Kew, Petersham and organises meetings, exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest. The Society puts on record and where appropriate publishes local history of our area of interest. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Richmond Local History Society Answers Richmond Local History 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 Richmond Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Richmond Local History 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 1 November 1985 Where it says it operates Richmond Upon Thames · Surrey ## 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 Richmond Local History Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richmond Local History Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Richmond Local History 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Richmond Local History 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=richmond-local-history-society&type=claim&name=Richmond%20Local%20History%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://richmondhistory.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richmond Local History Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Richmond Local History Society as a registered charity (number 292907) 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 Richmond Local History Society's charity number? Richmond Local History Society's charity number is 292907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 292907? Search 292907 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 Richmond Local History Society do? The Society studies the local history relating to Richmond, Ham, Kew, Petersham and organises meetings, exhibitions and visits to places of historical interest. The Society puts on record and where appropriate publishes local history of our area of interest. Does Richmond Local History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richmond Local History 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 Richmond Local History Society? Richmond Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://richmondhistory.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 Richmond Local History Society? The register does not record Richmond Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Richmond Local History Society's trustees paid? Richmond Local History 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 Richmond Local History Society registered as a charity? Richmond Local History Society was entered on the register on 1 November 1985. 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=292907&subId=0).