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title: "Derbyshire Ornithological Society — check charity number 502422 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Derbyshire Ornithological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 502422. Education/training charity based in Breaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derbyshire-ornithological-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:05:40.296Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Derbyshire Ornithological Society is a registered charity (number 502422) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £15,551 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Derbyshire Ornithological Society?

Registered charity number

502422

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Breaston

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£15,551

Website

[www.derbyshireos.org.uk](http://www.derbyshireos.org.uk/)

## What does Derbyshire Ornithological Society do?

The key roles of the society involve monitoring, recording and protecting the avifauna of Derbyshire as well as working with other organisations towards protecting birds (and other wildlife) and the habitats that they require.

## What causes is Derbyshire Ornithological Society registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derbyshire Ornithological Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derbyshire Ornithological 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Derbyshire Ornithological Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Derbyshire Ornithological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 502422) 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 Derbyshire Ornithological Society's charity number?

Derbyshire Ornithological Society's charity number is 502422. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 502422?

Search 502422 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 Derbyshire Ornithological Society do?

The key roles of the society involve monitoring, recording and protecting the avifauna of Derbyshire as well as working with other organisations towards protecting birds (and other wildlife) and the habitats that they require.

Does Derbyshire Ornithological Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derbyshire Ornithological 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 Derbyshire Ornithological Society?

Derbyshire Ornithological Society's website is http://www.derbyshireos.org.uk — 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/502422).