--- title: "North of England Orchid Society — check charity number 1001955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North of England Orchid Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1001955. Education/training charity based in Westhoughton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-of-england-orchid-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:37:34.972Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North of England Orchid Society is a registered charity (number 1001955) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,475 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 North of England Orchid Society? Registered charity number 1001955 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Westhoughton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,475 Website [www.orchid.org.uk](http://www.orchid.org.uk/) ## What does North of England Orchid Society do? promotion, display and education on Orchids ## What causes is North of England Orchid Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North of England Orchid Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North of England Orchid 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=north-of-england-orchid-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orchid.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North of England Orchid Society a legitimate charity? Yes. North of England Orchid Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1001955) 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 North of England Orchid Society's charity number? North of England Orchid Society's charity number is 1001955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1001955? Search 1001955 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 North of England Orchid Society do? promotion, display and education on Orchids Does North of England Orchid Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North of England Orchid 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 North of England Orchid Society? North of England Orchid Society's website is http://www.orchid.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/1001955).