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Registered charity · No. 262485
The Devon History Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Devon History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about The Devon History Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30
- £9,447
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30
- £10,320
- Registered charity number
- 262485
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Swains Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
The Devon History Society (number 262485) 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 Devon History Society do?
Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Devon History Society
Answers The Devon 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Previous names on the register
- Devon History Society; The Standing Conference for Devon History
- Where it says it operates
- Devon · Plymouth City · Torbay
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Devon History Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Devon History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Devon 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 The Devon 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Devon History Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Devon History Society as a registered charity (number 262485) 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 Devon History Society's charity number?
- The Devon History Society's charity number is 262485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 262485?
- Search 262485 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 The Devon History Society do?
- Promoting interest in Devon's history and heritage by conferences, symposia and the publication of a journal. The society also encourages and offers support to those carrying out research into Devon's history.
- Does The Devon History Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Devon 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 The Devon History Society?
- The Devon History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.devonhistorysociety.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 The Devon History Society?
- The register records The Devon 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.
- What was The Devon History Society previously called?
- The register lists these previous names for The Devon History Society: Devon History Society; The Standing Conference for Devon History.
- When was The Devon History Society registered as a charity?
- The Devon History Society was entered on the register on 1 June 1971.
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.