--- title: "Wealden Iron Research Group — charity 281485 | CharityCompare" description: "Wealden Iron Research Group (charity 281485): income £2,102 (2026). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wealden-iron-research-group retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:19:46.628Z 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. 281485 WI # Wealden Iron Research Group Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Wealden Iron Research Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=281485&subId=0) Work at Wealden Iron Research Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wealden-iron-research-group&type=claim&name=Wealden%20Iron%20Research%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Wealden Iron Research Group? Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31 £2,102 Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31 £2,087 Registered charity number 281485 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Hildenborough Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.wealdeniron.org.uk](http://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/) Quick answer Wealden Iron Research Group (number 281485) 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 Wealden Iron Research Group do? To promote investigation and collate information on the Wealden Iron Industry and related activities for the benefit of the public by:publication and historical/archaeological research Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wealden Iron Research Group Answers Wealden Iron Research Group 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 Wealden Iron Research Group 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 7 January 1980 Also known as W I R G Where it says it operates East Sussex · Hampshire · Kent · Surrey · West Sussex ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** 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 Wealden Iron Research Group registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wealden Iron Research Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wealden Iron Research Group. 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 Wealden Iron Research Group? - 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=wealden-iron-research-group&type=claim&name=Wealden%20Iron%20Research%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.wealdeniron.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wealden Iron Research Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Wealden Iron Research Group as a registered charity (number 281485) 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 Wealden Iron Research Group's charity number? Wealden Iron Research Group's charity number is 281485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281485? Search 281485 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 Wealden Iron Research Group do? To promote investigation and collate information on the Wealden Iron Industry and related activities for the benefit of the public by:publication and historical/archaeological research Does Wealden Iron Research Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wealden Iron Research Group. 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 Wealden Iron Research Group? Wealden Iron Research Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.wealdeniron.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 Wealden Iron Research Group? The register records Wealden Iron Research Group 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 Wealden Iron Research Group registered as a charity? Wealden Iron Research Group was entered on the register on 7 January 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=281485&subId=0).