--- title: "Sheffield and District Orchid Society — check charity number 510641 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sheffield and District Orchid Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 510641. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Sheffield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sheffield-and-district-orchid-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:02:30.243Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sheffield and District Orchid Society is a registered charity (number 510641) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £3,044 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society? Registered charity number 510641 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sheffield Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £3,044 Website [www.sheffieldorchids.org](http://www.sheffieldorchids.org/) ## What does Sheffield and District Orchid Society do? The advancement of horticulture and in particular the cultivation of orchidaceous plants and in furtherance thereof to hold shows, arrange visits to nurseries Botanic Gardens and similar places, and to cultivate and disseminate information upon all matters concerning cultivation of orchidaceous plants. ## What causes is Sheffield and District Orchid Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield and District Orchid Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sheffield and District 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=sheffield-and-district-orchid-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldorchids.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sheffield and District Orchid Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Sheffield and District Orchid Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 510641) 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society's charity number? Sheffield and District Orchid Society's charity number is 510641. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 510641? Search 510641 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society do? The advancement of horticulture and in particular the cultivation of orchidaceous plants and in furtherance thereof to hold shows, arrange visits to nurseries Botanic Gardens and similar places, and to cultivate and disseminate information upon all matters concerning cultivation of orchidaceous plants. Does Sheffield and District Orchid Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield and District 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society? Sheffield and District Orchid Society's website is http://www.sheffieldorchids.org — 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/510641).