Is The Suffolk Heraldry Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Suffolk Heraldry Society as a registered charity (number 280689) 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number?

The Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number is 280689. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 280689?

Search 280689 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Suffolk Heraldry 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society?

The Suffolk Heraldry Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.suffolkheraldry.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.

When was The Suffolk Heraldry Society registered as a charity?

The Suffolk Heraldry Society was entered on the register on 21 August 1980.

Registered charity · No. 280689

The Suffolk Heraldry Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Suffolk Heraldry Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Suffolk Heraldry Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £579
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,433
Registered charity number: 280689
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ipswich
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.suffolkheraldry.org.uk

Quick answer

The Suffolk Heraldry Society (number 280689) 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society do?

The charity helps restore Coats of Arms in the churches in Suffolk. We also hold exhibitions to enable members of the public understand why and how Coats of Arms are used in connection with families history etc. Taking this into schools enabling children to learn about heraldry. Also we are recording Coats of Arms on buildings.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Suffolk Heraldry Society

Answers The Suffolk Heraldry 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Suffolk Heraldry Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 August 1980
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Suffolk Heraldry Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Suffolk Heraldry Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Suffolk Heraldry 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society?

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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 Suffolk Heraldry Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Suffolk Heraldry Society as a registered charity (number 280689) 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number?: The Suffolk Heraldry Society's charity number is 280689. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280689?: Search 280689 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society do?: The charity helps restore Coats of Arms in the churches in Suffolk. We also hold exhibitions to enable members of the public understand why and how Coats of Arms are used in connection with families history etc. Taking this into schools enabling children to learn about heraldry. Also we are recording Coats of Arms on buildings.
Does The Suffolk Heraldry Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Suffolk Heraldry 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 Suffolk Heraldry Society?: The Suffolk Heraldry Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.suffolkheraldry.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 Suffolk Heraldry Society?: The register does not record The Suffolk Heraldry Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Suffolk Heraldry Society registered as a charity?: The Suffolk Heraldry Society was entered on the register on 21 August 1980.

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.