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Whimple History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.
Whimple History Society (number 1051725) 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 Whimple History Society do?
The charity aims to advance education of the public of the village of Whimple and surrounding area. It also maintains and develops the Whimple Heritage Centre, which preserves and displays, artefacts, records, photographs etc relating to the history of the area. The Centre also provides opportunities for research. The Society lays on talks, trips and activities for educational purposes.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Whimple History Society
Answers Whimple History Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Whimple 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
Whimple History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
W H S
Where it says it operates
Devon
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Whimple History Society as a registered charity (number 1051725) 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.
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What does Whimple History Society do?
The charity aims to advance education of the public of the village of Whimple and surrounding area. It also maintains and develops the Whimple Heritage Centre, which preserves and displays, artefacts, records, photographs etc relating to the history of the area. The Centre also provides opportunities for research. The Society lays on talks, trips and activities for educational purposes.
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How can I donate to Whimple History Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Whimple History Society?
The register records Whimple 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.
Are Whimple History Society's trustees paid?
Whimple History Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Whimple History Society registered as a charity?
Whimple History Society was entered on the register on 3 January 1996.