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The Essex Society for Archaeology and History is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History (number 213218) 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History do?
i) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Essex Society for Archaeology and History
Answers The Essex Society for Archaeology and History 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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.
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Is The Essex Society for Archaeology and History a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Essex Society for Archaeology and History as a registered charity (number 213218) 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History's charity number?
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History's charity number is 213218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Essex Society for Archaeology and History do?
i) to promote study of archaeology & history in historic county of Essexii) to publish such studies in Society journal and other mediaiii) to organise lectures visits etc for members & public, & to educate wider community in matters of common concerniv) to provide library facilities for members & public
Does The Essex Society for Archaeology and History have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Essex Society for Archaeology and History?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Essex Society for Archaeology and History?
The register records The Essex Society for Archaeology and History 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 Essex Society for Archaeology and History's trustees paid?
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Essex Society for Archaeology and History previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Essex Society for Archaeology and History: Essex Archaeological Society.
When was The Essex Society for Archaeology and History registered as a charity?
The Essex Society for Archaeology and History was entered on the register on 19 November 1962.