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Registered charity · No. 1148116

World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society

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World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£17,429
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£22,812
Registered charity number
1148116
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Harrogate
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society (number 1148116) 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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society do?

EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE ROLE OF WW2 ESCAPE LINES. PROMOTE THE RETRACE OF WW2 ESCAPE LINES.RECOGNISE THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL HELPERS WHO ASSISTED ALLIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND OTHERS WHO HAD EVADED CAPTURE OR ESCAPED FROM CAPTURE AND GUIDE THEM BACK TO FREEDOM.PROVIDE RELIEF FOR HELPERS WHO ARE NOW IN NEED THEMSELVES.PROMOTE HUMANITY AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society

Answers World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial 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

World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
'ww2 Escape Lines Memorial Society', or 'elms'
Where it says it operates
Andorra · Belgium · Denmark · France · Greece · Italy · Luxembourg · Netherlands

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; 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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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Frequently asked questions

Is World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society as a registered charity (number 1148116) 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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's charity number?
World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's charity number is 1148116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1148116?
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What does World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society do?
EDUCATE AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE ROLE OF WW2 ESCAPE LINES. PROMOTE THE RETRACE OF WW2 ESCAPE LINES.RECOGNISE THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL HELPERS WHO ASSISTED ALLIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND OTHERS WHO HAD EVADED CAPTURE OR ESCAPED FROM CAPTURE AND GUIDE THEM BACK TO FREEDOM.PROVIDE RELIEF FOR HELPERS WHO ARE NOW IN NEED THEMSELVES.PROMOTE HUMANITY AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.
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How can I donate to World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society?
World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ww2escapelines.co.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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society?
The register records World War Two Escape Lines Memorial 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 World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's trustees paid?
World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society registered as a charity?
World War Two Escape Lines Memorial Society was entered on the register on 16 July 2012.

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.