THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY
Registration #1159032 · Registered
www.thehds.comchairman@thehds.com
The Civil Defence Contact Centre 35 The Avenue PO12 2JS
To advance the education of the public in the study of the history of diving and to establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public and preservation of items of historical and educational value.
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About THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY
THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1159032). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY reported a total income of £595,507 and total expenditure of £325,584, a spending ratio of 55% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: To advance the education of the public in the study of the history of diving and to establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public and preservation of items of historical and educational value. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 54.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £595,507 | £325,584 | 55% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026