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Registered charity · No. 1043080

The Towton Battlefield Society

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The Towton Battlefield Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Towton Battlefield Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31
£4,856
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31
£1,350
Registered charity number
1043080
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
The Old School
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

The Towton Battlefield Society (number 1043080) 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 Towton Battlefield Society do?

Protects the historic Battlefield at Towton. Actively promotes research and improved knowledge of the Battlefield and other related subjects particularly the preservation of the use of the English Longbow.Works with schools, community groups and national bodies to engage the wider public to learn more about the Battle of Towton, the Wars of the Roses and Medieval history.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Towton Battlefield Society

Answers The Towton Battlefield 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 records The Towton Battlefield 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. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; 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.

What causes is The Towton Battlefield Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Towton Battlefield Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Towton Battlefield Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Towton Battlefield Society as a registered charity (number 1043080) 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 Towton Battlefield Society's charity number?
The Towton Battlefield Society's charity number is 1043080. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1043080?
Search 1043080 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 Towton Battlefield Society do?
Protects the historic Battlefield at Towton. Actively promotes research and improved knowledge of the Battlefield and other related subjects particularly the preservation of the use of the English Longbow.Works with schools, community groups and national bodies to engage the wider public to learn more about the Battle of Towton, the Wars of the Roses and Medieval history.
Does The Towton Battlefield Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Towton Battlefield 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 Towton Battlefield Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Towton Battlefield Society?
The register records The Towton Battlefield 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.
When was The Towton Battlefield Society registered as a charity?
The Towton Battlefield Society was entered on the register on 4 January 1995.

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.