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title: "Leigh Ornithological Society — check charity number 504889 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Leigh Ornithological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 504889. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Leigh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leigh-ornithological-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:43:13.424Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Leigh Ornithological Society is a registered charity (number 504889) 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 £4,906 (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 Leigh Ornithological Society?

Registered charity number

504889

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Leigh

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£4,906

Website

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

## What does Leigh Ornithological Society do?

The aims of the society are to further the studies of birds in the field and assist in their preservation.Specific activities include:- co-operation with other bodies in the maintenance/management of local areas of ornithological/natural history importance- recording of bird life in the LOS area- publishing of ornithological material and that related to conservation, relevant to the area

## What causes is Leigh Ornithological Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leigh Ornithological Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leigh Ornithological 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh Ornithological Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Leigh Ornithological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 504889) 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 Leigh Ornithological Society's charity number?

Leigh Ornithological Society's charity number is 504889. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 504889?

Search 504889 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 Leigh Ornithological Society do?

The aims of the society are to further the studies of birds in the field and assist in their preservation.Specific activities include:- co-operation with other bodies in the maintenance/management of local areas of ornithological/natural history importance- recording of bird life in the LOS area- publishing of ornithological material and that related to conservation, relevant to the area

Does Leigh Ornithological Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leigh Ornithological 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 Leigh Ornithological Society?

Leigh Ornithological Society's website is http://www.leighos.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/504889).