Is Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society as a registered charity (number 503305) 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society's charity number?

Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society's charity number is 503305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 503305?

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Does Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society?

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Registered charity · No. 503305

Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2022-03-31: £6,093
Reported spending · year ending 2022-03-31: £305
Registered charity number: 503305
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shipston on Stour
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society (number 503305) 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society do?

To collect, preserve and display, in our museum, any item which furthers knowledge of local history. To carry out and publish research. To provide lectures, displays and information to organisations, individuals & schools.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society

Answers Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 June 1974
Where it says it operates: Warwickshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shipston-on-Stour and District 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

What should you check before donating to Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society as a registered charity (number 503305) 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society's charity number?: Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society's charity number is 503305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 503305?: Search 503305 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society do?: To collect, preserve and display, in our museum, any item which furthers knowledge of local history. To carry out and publish research. To provide lectures, displays and information to organisations, individuals & schools.
Does Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shipston-on-Stour and District 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 Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society?: Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society?: The register does not record Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society registered as a charity?: Shipston-on-Stour and District Local History Society was entered on the register on 10 June 1974.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.