--- title: "Launceston Civic Society — check charity number 1040017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Launceston Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040017. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Egloskerry. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/launceston-civic-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:32.749Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Launceston Civic Society is a registered charity (number 1040017) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Launceston Civic Society? Registered charity number 1040017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Egloskerry ## What does Launceston Civic Society do? preservation of the built environment ## What causes is Launceston Civic Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Launceston Civic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Launceston Civic 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? 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=launceston-civic-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Launceston Civic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Launceston Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040017) 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 Launceston Civic Society's charity number? Launceston Civic Society's charity number is 1040017. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040017? Search 1040017 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 Launceston Civic Society do? preservation of the built environment Does Launceston Civic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Launceston 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 Launceston Civic Society? Launceston Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1040017).