Is Woking History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Woking History Society as a registered charity (number 801665) 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 Woking History Society's charity number?

Woking History Society's charity number is 801665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 801665?

Search 801665 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 Woking History Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woking History Society. 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 Woking History Society?

Woking History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wokinghs.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.

What was Woking History Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Woking History Society: Mayford and Woking District History Society.

When was Woking History Society registered as a charity?

Woking History Society was entered on the register on 11 August 1989.

Registered charity · No. 801665

Woking History Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Woking History Society 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 Woking History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,165
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £1,482
Registered charity number: 801665
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Woking
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wokinghs.org.uk

Quick answer

Woking History Society (number 801665) 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 Woking History Society do?

The primary objective of the Society as set out in our constitution is the educationof the public in the history of the Borough of Woking District and nearby parishes.This is attained mainly by organising talks and outings. We also undertake research into local topics.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Woking History Society

Answers Woking 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 does not record Woking History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 August 1989
Previous names on the register: Mayford and Woking District History Society
Where it says it operates: Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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.

What causes is Woking History Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Woking History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Woking History Society. 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 Woking History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woking History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Woking History Society as a registered charity (number 801665) 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 Woking History Society's charity number?: Woking History Society's charity number is 801665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 801665?: Search 801665 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 Woking History Society do?: The primary objective of the Society as set out in our constitution is the educationof the public in the history of the Borough of Woking District and nearby parishes.This is attained mainly by organising talks and outings. We also undertake research into local topics.
Does Woking History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woking History Society. 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 Woking History Society?: Woking History Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wokinghs.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 Woking History Society?: The register does not record Woking History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Woking History Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Woking History Society: Mayford and Woking District History Society.
When was Woking History Society registered as a charity?: Woking History Society was entered on the register on 11 August 1989.

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.