The Yorkist History Trust (number 327005) 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 Yorkist History Trust do?
To further education, learning and research related to the history of late medieval England (and in particular the life & reign of King Richard III) and to disseminate the results of such education, learning and research through the commissioning, preparation and publication of books, documents and by such other means as the Trustees may at their discretion determine.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Yorkist History Trust
Answers The Yorkist History Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 Yorkist History Trust 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
The Yorkist History Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Richard Iii and Yorkist History Trust
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Yorkist History Trust registered for?
Education/training
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Is The Yorkist History Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Yorkist History Trust as a registered charity (number 327005) 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 Yorkist History Trust's charity number?
The Yorkist History Trust's charity number is 327005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Yorkist History Trust do?
To further education, learning and research related to the history of late medieval England (and in particular the life & reign of King Richard III) and to disseminate the results of such education, learning and research through the commissioning, preparation and publication of books, documents and by such other means as the Trustees may at their discretion determine.
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How can I donate to The Yorkist History Trust?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Yorkist History Trust?
The register records The Yorkist History Trust 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.
Are The Yorkist History Trust's trustees paid?
The Yorkist History Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Yorkist History Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Yorkist History Trust: Richard Iii and Yorkist History Trust.
When was The Yorkist History Trust registered as a charity?
The Yorkist History Trust was entered on the register on 17 February 1986.