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), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. 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%, which may warrant further review of spending efficiency). According to the Charity Commission, THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE HISTORICAL DIVING SOCIETY in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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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