Is The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund as a registered charity (number 298894) 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number?

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number is 298894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298894?

Search 298894 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.

Does The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund. 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.hertfordshireheritagefund.co.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.

What was The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund: The Hertfordshire Heritage Trust.

When was The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund registered as a charity?

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund was entered on the register on 30 March 1988.

Registered charity · No. 298894

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,670
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,982
Registered charity number: 298894
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Register Office Block
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.hertfordshireheritagefund.co.uk

Quick answer

The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund (number 298894) 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund do?

THE HERTFORDSHIRE HERITAGE FUND WAS LAUNCHED IN 1988 WITHIN THE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES IN HERTFORDSHIRE TO PURCHASE ITEMS RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S PAST AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE 1988 OVER 50 GRANTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund

Answers The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund 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 The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 March 1988
Previous names on the register: The Hertfordshire Heritage Trust
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund. 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?

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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund as a registered charity (number 298894) 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number?: The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's charity number is 298894. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298894?: Search 298894 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund do?: THE HERTFORDSHIRE HERITAGE FUND WAS LAUNCHED IN 1988 WITHIN THE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES IN HERTFORDSHIRE TO PURCHASE ITEMS RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S PAST AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE 1988 OVER 50 GRANTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN.
Does The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund. 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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?: The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund's website listed in our register data is http://www.hertfordshireheritagefund.co.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 Hertfordshire Heritage Fund?: The register does not record The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund: The Hertfordshire Heritage Trust.
When was The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund registered as a charity?: The Hertfordshire Heritage Fund was entered on the register on 30 March 1988.

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.