--- title: "The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society — check charity number 503860 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 503860. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Knaresborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-harrogate-and-district-naturalists-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:46:30.281Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society is a registered charity (number 503860) 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 £6,572 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society? Registered charity number 503860 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Knaresborough Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,572 Website [http/hdns.org.uk](http://http/hdns.org.uk) ## What does The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society do? To promote the study and enjoyment of all wildlife and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Between October and March a fortnightly series of illustrated lectures is arranged Field meetings are held regularly in the Summer. Group recorders for the various orders collate and verify records. Annual reports are issued. The society manages a location for the benefit of wildlife ## What causes is The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Harrogate and District Naturalists' 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=the-harrogate-and-district-naturalists-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://http/hdns.org.uk) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 503860) 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 The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society's charity number? The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society's charity number is 503860. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 503860? Search 503860 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 The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society do? To promote the study and enjoyment of all wildlife and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Between October and March a fortnightly series of illustrated lectures is arranged Field meetings are held regularly in the Summer. Group recorders for the various orders collate and verify records. Annual reports are issued. The society manages a location for the benefit of wildlife Does The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Harrogate and District Naturalists' 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 The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society? The Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society's website is http://http/hdns.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/503860).