Is Waterside Heritage a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Waterside Heritage as a registered charity (number 1055044) 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 Waterside Heritage's charity number?

Waterside Heritage's charity number is 1055044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055044?

Search 1055044 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 Waterside Heritage have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterside Heritage. 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 Waterside Heritage?

Waterside Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage/. 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 Waterside Heritage registered as a charity?

Waterside Heritage was entered on the register on 30 April 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1055044

Waterside Heritage

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Waterside Heritage is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Waterside Heritage?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,891
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,053
Registered charity number: 1055044
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hythe
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage

Quick answer

Waterside Heritage (number 1055044) 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 Waterside Heritage do?

The education of the public in the civil parishes of Fawley, Hythe & Dibden, and Marchwood in Hampshire (the area of benefit) by maintaining a study centre at Hythe Old Railway Station,by mounting exhibitions in the area of benefit, by conserving local historical records and by publishing literature relating to the heritage of the area.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Waterside Heritage

Answers Waterside Heritage 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 Waterside Heritage 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: 30 April 1996
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Waterside Heritage registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Waterside Heritage yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Waterside Heritage. 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 Waterside Heritage?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Heritage a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Waterside Heritage as a registered charity (number 1055044) 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 Waterside Heritage's charity number?: Waterside Heritage's charity number is 1055044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1055044?: Search 1055044 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 Waterside Heritage do?: The education of the public in the civil parishes of Fawley, Hythe & Dibden, and Marchwood in Hampshire (the area of benefit) by maintaining a study centre at Hythe Old Railway Station,by mounting exhibitions in the area of benefit, by conserving local historical records and by publishing literature relating to the heritage of the area.
Does Waterside Heritage have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Waterside Heritage. 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 Waterside Heritage?: Waterside Heritage's website listed in our register data is http://www.communigate.co.uk/hants/watersideheritage/. 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 Waterside Heritage?: The register records Waterside Heritage 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 Waterside Heritage registered as a charity?: Waterside Heritage was entered on the register on 30 April 1996.

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.