Is Horbury Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Horbury Civic Society as a registered charity (number 255238) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Horbury Civic Society's charity number?

Horbury Civic Society's charity number is 255238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 255238?

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Does Horbury Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horbury Civic 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 Horbury Civic Society?

Horbury Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.horburycivicsociety.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Horbury Civic Society registered as a charity?

Horbury Civic Society was entered on the register on 2 April 1968.

Registered charity · No. 255238

Horbury Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Horbury Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Horbury Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,160
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,869
Registered charity number: 255238
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Horbury
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.horburycivicsociety.org.uk

What does the register show for Horbury Civic Society?

Horbury Civic Society (number 255238) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Horbury Civic Society do?

The Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Horbury Civic Society

Answers Horbury Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Horbury Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 April 1968
Where it says it operates: City of Wakefield

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Horbury Civic Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Horbury Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Horbury Civic Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Horbury Civic Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Horbury Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Horbury Civic Society as a registered charity (number 255238) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Horbury Civic Society's charity number?: Horbury Civic Society's charity number is 255238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 255238?: Search 255238 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 Horbury Civic Society do?: The Society aims to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in the township of Horbury; to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the town and its surroundings; and to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.
Does Horbury Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Horbury Civic 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 Horbury Civic Society?: Horbury Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.horburycivicsociety.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Horbury Civic Society?: The register does not record Horbury Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Horbury Civic Society registered as a charity?: Horbury Civic Society was entered on the register on 2 April 1968.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.