--- title: "The Society for the History of Collecting — charity 1205198 | CharityCompare" description: "The Society for the History of Collecting (charity 1205198): income £5,759 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-for-the-history-of-collecting retrieved: 2026-10-10T22:40:03.645Z 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. 1205198 SF # The Society for the History of Collecting Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Society for the History of Collecting is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://societyhistorycollecting.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1205198&subId=0) Work at The Society for the History of Collecting? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-society-for-the-history-of-collecting&type=claim&name=The%20Society%20for%20the%20History%20of%20Collecting) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Society for the History of Collecting? Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30 £5,759 Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30 £5,002 Registered charity number 1205198 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Burlington House Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [societyhistorycollecting.org](https://societyhistorycollecting.org/) Quick answer The Society for the History of Collecting (number 1205198) 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 Society for the History of Collecting do? To advance the education of the public (and particularly amongst specialists) in the history of collecting from its origins to the modern day, with regard to every aspect of collecting, the history of collecting and its markets, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational talks, visits and events and through the conduct of research in all aspects of that subject. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Society for the History of Collecting Answers The Society for the History of Collecting 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 The Society for the History of Collecting 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 13 October 2023 Where it says it operates Throughout England · Australia · France · Italy · United States ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Society for the History of Collecting registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for the History of Collecting yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Society for the History of Collecting. 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 The Society for the History of Collecting? - 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? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-society-for-the-history-of-collecting&type=claim&name=The%20Society%20for%20the%20History%20of%20Collecting) [Visit charity website](https://societyhistorycollecting.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Society for the History of Collecting a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Society for the History of Collecting as a registered charity (number 1205198) 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 Society for the History of Collecting's charity number? The Society for the History of Collecting's charity number is 1205198. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205198? Search 1205198 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 Society for the History of Collecting do? To advance the education of the public (and particularly amongst specialists) in the history of collecting from its origins to the modern day, with regard to every aspect of collecting, the history of collecting and its markets, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of educational talks, visits and events and through the conduct of research in all aspects of that subject. Does The Society for the History of Collecting have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for the History of Collecting. 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 Society for the History of Collecting? The Society for the History of Collecting's website listed in our register data is https://societyhistorycollecting.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 Society for the History of Collecting? The register records The Society for the History of Collecting 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 The Society for the History of Collecting registered as a charity? The Society for the History of Collecting was entered on the register on 13 October 2023. 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=1205198&subId=0).