--- title: "South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society — charity 802562 | CharityCompare" description: "South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society (charity 802562): income £270 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-west-herts-archaeological-and-historical-society retrieved: 2026-10-08T03:28:31.062Z 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. 802562 SW # South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.swharch.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=802562&subId=0) Work at South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=south-west-herts-archaeological-and-historical-society&type=claim&name=South%20West%20Herts%20Archaeological%20and%20Historical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £270 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £742 Registered charity number 802562 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Watford Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.swharch.org.uk](http://www.swharch.org.uk/) Quick answer South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society (number 802562) 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 South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society do? The charity promotes and encourages the study of archaeology and local history in South West Hertfordshire through a programme of lectures and events, such as excavations, visits to locations of archaeological and historical interest, and the production of a regular newsletter. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society Answers South West Herts Archaeological and Historical 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 records South West Herts Archaeological 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 11 January 1990 Where it says it operates Hertfordshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. 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 South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South West Herts Archaeological and 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to South West Herts Archaeological and 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. [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? 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society's charity number? South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society's charity number is 802562. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802562? Search 802562 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 South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society do? The charity promotes and encourages the study of archaeology and local history in South West Hertfordshire through a programme of lectures and events, such as excavations, visits to locations of archaeological and historical interest, and the production of a regular newsletter. Does South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South West Herts Archaeological and 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 South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society? South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.swharch.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 South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society? The register records South West Herts Archaeological 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. When was South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society registered as a charity? South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society was entered on the register on 11 January 1990. 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=802562&subId=0).