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The Bognor Regis Local History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
The Bognor Regis Local History Society (number 286590) 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society do?
We promote Bognor Regis local history by offering monthly meetings with talks on various subjects. We also offer slide shows and talks to local schools and adult groups, plus attend seasonal events with our own stall. Finally, the society operates a local history museum in the town, run entirely by the volunteer membership.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bognor Regis Local History Society
Answers The Bognor Regis 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 records The Bognor Regis Local History 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
The Bognor Regis 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
Also known as
Bognor Regis Local History Society and Museum
Where it says it operates
West Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bognor Regis Local History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Bognor Regis Local History Society.
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Is The Bognor Regis Local History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Bognor Regis Local History Society as a registered charity (number 286590) 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society's charity number?
The Bognor Regis Local History Society's charity number is 286590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Bognor Regis Local History Society do?
We promote Bognor Regis local history by offering monthly meetings with talks on various subjects. We also offer slide shows and talks to local schools and adult groups, plus attend seasonal events with our own stall. Finally, the society operates a local history museum in the town, run entirely by the volunteer membership.
Does The Bognor Regis Local History Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Bognor Regis Local History Society?
The Bognor Regis Local History Society's website listed in our register data is http://bognormuseum.org. 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society?
The register records The Bognor Regis Local History 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society's trustees paid?
The Bognor Regis 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 The Bognor Regis Local History Society registered as a charity?
The Bognor Regis Local History Society was entered on the register on 19 April 1983.