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Shap Local History Society

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1117146
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 20, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Dec. 6, 2006
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
The Market Cross
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NL

Activities

Talks of local historical interest winter months, outings to places of historical interest June, July, August. Summer exhibition in the Heritage Centre,also open for family history research and houses an archive of photographs, census records and other records relevant to Shap. First book, Mardale - Echoes and Reflections of a lost Lakeland community published September 2011.

Objects: To Promote The Advancement Of Education By Developing The Interest Of The Public In All Aspects Of Local History, And Also Encourage And Foster Interest In Local History In Young People Of The Area By:a) Undertaking Original Research Into Aspects Of Shap's Historyb) Making Available To The Public The Results Of Such Researchc) Undertaking The Compilation And Organisation Of Local History Material Which Shall Form The Archives Of The Societyd) Organising Exhibitions And Displays Of Local History Materiale) Providing Comment, And Giving Advice, When Required, On Matters Relating To The History And Heritage Of Shapf) Inviting Guest Speakers To Address Members Of The Society On Subjects Of An Historical Natureg) Organising Visits To Places Of Local And General Historical Interest

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Area of benefit
Not Defined In Practice Shap
Local Authority
Cumbria

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Jan. 20, 2026On time £14,511 £14,561
March 31, 2024 Jan. 20, 2026354 days late £8,399 £8,671
March 31, 2023 Jan. 20, 2026720 days late £18,018 £15,870
March 31, 2022 Jan. 19, 20261,084 days late £21,269 £4,708
March 31, 2021 Dec. 31, 2022334 days late £5,265 £5,709