--- title: "Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association — check charity number 502757 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 502757. Education/training charity based in Hardisty Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harrogate-and-ripon-beekeepers-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:23.019Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association is a registered charity (number 502757) 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 £15,780 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association? Registered charity number 502757 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hardisty Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £15,780 Website [www.hrbka.org.uk](http://www.hrbka.org.uk/) ## What does Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association do? Education of beekeepers, the public and interested parties in honey bee health and management.Disease control in honey bees ## What causes is Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=harrogate-and-ripon-beekeepers-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hrbka.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 502757) 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 Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association's charity number? Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association's charity number is 502757. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 502757? Search 502757 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 Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association do? Education of beekeepers, the public and interested parties in honey bee health and management.Disease control in honey bees Does Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association. 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 Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association? Harrogate and Ripon Beekeepers' Association's website is http://www.hrbka.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/502757).