--- title: "The United Reformed Church History Society — charity 279213 | CharityCompare" description: "The United Reformed Church History Society (charity 279213): income £8,969 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-united-reformed-church-history-society retrieved: 2026-10-11T04:48:30.586Z 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. 279213 UR # The United Reformed Church History Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The United Reformed Church History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.urchistory.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=279213&subId=0) Work at The United Reformed Church History Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-united-reformed-church-history-society&type=claim&name=The%20United%20Reformed%20Church%20History%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The United Reformed Church History Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £8,969 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £3,863 Registered charity number 279213 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Madingley Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.urchistory.org.uk](http://www.urchistory.org.uk/) Quick answer The United Reformed Church History Society (number 279213) 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 United Reformed Church History Society do? Provision of the Journal for members and others; holding annual meetings for study of the United Reformed Church and the traditions from which it comes; provision of an enquiry service for the public, both at home and abroad; care of archives for the Church and provision of library services; the making of grants to members of the public intending to publish relevant research. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The United Reformed Church History Society Answers The United Reformed Church History 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 United Reformed Church History 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 February 1980 Previous names on the register Churches of Christ Historical Society Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 United Reformed Church History Society registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The United Reformed Church History Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The United Reformed Church History 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The United Reformed Church History Society? - 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-united-reformed-church-history-society&type=claim&name=The%20United%20Reformed%20Church%20History%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.urchistory.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The United Reformed Church History Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The United Reformed Church History Society as a registered charity (number 279213) 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 United Reformed Church History Society's charity number? The United Reformed Church History Society's charity number is 279213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279213? Search 279213 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 United Reformed Church History Society do? Provision of the Journal for members and others; holding annual meetings for study of the United Reformed Church and the traditions from which it comes; provision of an enquiry service for the public, both at home and abroad; care of archives for the Church and provision of library services; the making of grants to members of the public intending to publish relevant research. Does The United Reformed Church History Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The United Reformed Church History 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 United Reformed Church History Society? The United Reformed Church History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.urchistory.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 United Reformed Church History Society? The register records The United Reformed Church History 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. What was The United Reformed Church History Society previously called? The register lists this previous name for The United Reformed Church History Society: Churches of Christ Historical Society. When was The United Reformed Church History Society registered as a charity? The United Reformed Church History Society was entered on the register on 6 February 1980. 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=279213&subId=0).