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title: "Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society — check charity number 500685 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 500685. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Rishton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancashire-and-cheshire-fauna-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:23:42.671Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society is a registered charity (number 500685) 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 £5,242 (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 Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society?

Registered charity number

500685

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Rishton

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£5,242

Website

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

## What does Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society do?

Collation of Fauna records from Lancashire and Cheshire and dissemination of information via Annual Bird Reports, Web Site, occasional General Reports and occasional Books (i.e. The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2002), Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2008))

## What causes is Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna 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 Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 500685) 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 Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society's charity number?

Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society's charity number is 500685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 500685?

Search 500685 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 Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society do?

Collation of Fauna records from Lancashire and Cheshire and dissemination of information via Annual Bird Reports, Web Site, occasional General Reports and occasional Books (i.e. The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2002), Birds of Lancashire and North Merseyside (2008))

Does Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna 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 Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society?

Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society's website is http://www.lacfs.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/500685).