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The Voluntary Action History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Voluntary Action History Society (number 1044549) 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 Voluntary Action History Society do?
VAHS exists to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. We organise seminars and occasional conferences and have a membership of academics, practitioners and those interested in the subject.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Voluntary Action History Society
Answers The Voluntary Action 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 Voluntary Action 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
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; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: 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 Voluntary Action History Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Voluntary Action History Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Voluntary Action History Society.
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Is The Voluntary Action History Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Voluntary Action History Society as a registered charity (number 1044549) 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 Voluntary Action History Society's charity number?
The Voluntary Action History Society's charity number is 1044549. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1044549?
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What does The Voluntary Action History Society do?
VAHS exists to advance the historical understanding and analysis of voluntary action. We organise seminars and occasional conferences and have a membership of academics, practitioners and those interested in the subject.
Does The Voluntary Action History Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Voluntary Action History Society?
The Voluntary Action History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.vahs.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 Voluntary Action History Society?
The register records The Voluntary Action 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.
When was The Voluntary Action History Society registered as a charity?
The Voluntary Action History Society was entered on the register on 2 March 1995.