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title: "Durham Bird Club — check charity number 1176232 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Durham Bird Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176232. Education/training charity based in Durham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/durham-bird-club
retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:10:43.571Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Durham Bird Club is a registered charity (number 1176232) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,667 (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 Durham Bird Club?

Registered charity number

1176232

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Durham

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£5,667

Website

[www.durhambirdclub.org.uk](https://www.durhambirdclub.org.uk/)

## What does Durham Bird Club do?

To advance the study of ornithology and public education in ornithology and related matters, in particular, working within the geographic area covered by Durham Bird Club, that is primarily the area of the historic county of Durham, bounded by the Rivers Tees and Tyne, together with the former Startforth Rural District of the North Riding of Yorkshire.

## What causes is Durham Bird Club registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Durham Bird Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Durham Bird Club 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 Durham Bird Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Durham Bird Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176232) 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 Durham Bird Club's charity number?

Durham Bird Club's charity number is 1176232. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176232?

Search 1176232 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 Durham Bird Club do?

To advance the study of ornithology and public education in ornithology and related matters, in particular, working within the geographic area covered by Durham Bird Club, that is primarily the area of the historic county of Durham, bounded by the Rivers Tees and Tyne, together with the former Startforth Rural District of the North Riding of Yorkshire.

Does Durham Bird Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Durham Bird Club. 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 Durham Bird Club?

Durham Bird Club's website is https://www.durhambirdclub.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/1176232).