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title: "Ripon Civic Society — check charity number 517434 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ripon Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517434. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in The Workhouse Museum. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ripon-civic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:58:48.474Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ripon Civic Society is a registered charity (number 517434) 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 £3,038 (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 Ripon Civic Society?

Registered charity number

517434

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Workhouse Museum

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£3,038

Website

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

## What does Ripon Civic Society do?

Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.

## What causes is Ripon Civic Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ripon Civic Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ripon 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ripon Civic Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ripon Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517434) 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 Ripon Civic Society's charity number?

Ripon Civic Society's charity number is 517434. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517434?

Search 517434 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 Ripon Civic Society do?

Promoting the preservation, protection & development of Ripon.Make annual awards to encourage high standards in any developments/refurbishments during the preceeding year.Commenting on planning matters relevant to Ripon with a view to promoting high standards in any developments.Educating members & the general public in the geography, history, natural history & general environment of Ripon.

Does Ripon Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

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

Ripon Civic Society's website is http://www.riponcivicsociety.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/517434).