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title: "Dalton Genealogical Society — check charity number 298251 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dalton Genealogical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 298251. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in South Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dalton-genealogical-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:15:53.739Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dalton Genealogical Society is a registered charity (number 298251) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,448 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Dalton Genealogical Society?

Registered charity number

298251

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

South Lane

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,448

Website

[www.daltongensoc.com](http://www.daltongensoc.com/)

## What does Dalton Genealogical Society do?

To further knowledge of the genealogy, heraldry and family history of Daltons all over the world and to embrace all those who bear the surname Dalton in its many variants.

## What causes is Dalton Genealogical Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dalton Genealogical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dalton Genealogical Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.daltongensoc.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Dalton Genealogical Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dalton Genealogical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 298251) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Dalton Genealogical Society's charity number?

Dalton Genealogical Society's charity number is 298251. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298251?

Search 298251 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Dalton Genealogical Society do?

To further knowledge of the genealogy, heraldry and family history of Daltons all over the world and to embrace all those who bear the surname Dalton in its many variants.

Does Dalton Genealogical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dalton Genealogical Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Dalton Genealogical Society?

Dalton Genealogical Society's website is http://www.daltongensoc.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/298251).