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The HES supports research into and dissemination of the history of education through its website, publications and conferences. It supports post graduate students in providing bursaries for conference attendance and it offers a variety of prizes and awards for historians of education. It convenes annual conference and regional conferences on a wide range of education history topics.
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GiveRadar's verified records show History of Education Society with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHistory of Education Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £18K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
History of Education Society's registered charity number is 1055764. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
History of Education Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
History of Education Society is located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, History of Education Society has £18K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
History of Education Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £18K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for History of Education Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, History of Education Society is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The HES supports research into and dissemination of the history of education through its website, publications and conferences. It supports post graduate students in providing bursaries for conference attendance and it offers a variety of prizes and awards for historians of education. It convenes annual conference and regional conferences on a wide range of education history topics. History of Education Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £18K is below the peer average of £994K.
History of Education Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
You can verify History of Education Society in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact History of Education Society directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to History of Education Society are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
History of Education Society is based in Oxford. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
History of Education Society was first registered in 1996, making it approximately 30 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. HISTORY OF EDUCATION SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
HISTORY OF EDUCATION SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
HISTORY OF EDUCATION SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Seminole Ridge teacher recognized for excellence in history education - Yahoo
The forgotten subject: California’s failure to assess history education - California Policy Center
Performance celebrates labor history, education center’s 50th anniversary - University of Hawaii System
Mohamed Morsi | Biography, History, Education, & Facts - Britannica
SLICE: The filtered past: why our history education needs the hard truth. - Wits Vuvuzela
Educators Learn Hidden History — and Talk About Why It Matters - Zinn Education Project
Building the Future of History Education: Timor-Leste's National University Takes a Historic Step - UNESCO
A historian of Black Canada gives a report card on Ontario’s new mandated Black history education - The Conversation
Caretaker's Cottage promotes local history, community education - Purdue Exponent
An Unexpected Encounter That Led Me to Rethink History and Education - Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1996
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about History of Education Society
- What is History of Education Society?
- History of Education Society is a education unincorporated association based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The HES supports research into and dissemination of the history of education through its website, publications and conferences. It supports post graduate students in providing bursaries for conference attendance and it offers a variety of prizes and awards for historians of education. It convenes annual conference and regional conferences on a wide range of education history topics.
- When was History of Education Society founded?
- History of Education Society was founded in 1996.
- Where is History of Education Society located?
- Headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.
- What is History of Education Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is History of Education Society trustworthy?
- History of Education Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is History of Education Society's website?
- http://www.historyofeducation.org.uk
- Are donations to History of Education Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.