--- title: "Sunderland Antiquarian Society — check charity number 1205074 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sunderland Antiquarian Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205074. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in 6 Douro Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sunderland-antiquarian-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T06:28:43.907Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sunderland Antiquarian Society is a registered charity (number 1205074) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £123,420 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Sunderland Antiquarian Society? Registered charity number 1205074 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 6 Douro Terrace Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £123,420 ## What does Sunderland Antiquarian Society do? The Society provides, as a public benefit, an archive facility for the city of Sunderland which is made available to the general public on a weekly basis at its main location and has a permanent online presence. ## What causes is Sunderland Antiquarian Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sunderland Antiquarian Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sunderland Antiquarian 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=sunderland-antiquarian-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sunderland Antiquarian Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Sunderland Antiquarian Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205074) 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 Sunderland Antiquarian Society's charity number? Sunderland Antiquarian Society's charity number is 1205074. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205074? Search 1205074 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 Sunderland Antiquarian Society do? The Society provides, as a public benefit, an archive facility for the city of Sunderland which is made available to the general public on a weekly basis at its main location and has a permanent online presence. Does Sunderland Antiquarian Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sunderland Antiquarian 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 Sunderland Antiquarian Society? Sunderland Antiquarian 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/1205074).