--- title: "The Harrogate Civic Society — check charity number 501055 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Harrogate Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501055. Education/training charity based in Harrogate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-harrogate-civic-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:44:26.858Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Harrogate Civic Society is a registered charity (number 501055) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £8,573 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Civic Society? Registered charity number 501055 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harrogate Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £8,573 Website [www.harrogatecivicsociety.org](http://www.harrogatecivicsociety.org/) ## What does The Harrogate Civic Society do? Monitor and comment on planning proposals in Harrogate and surrounding areas; issue Newsletters to members; run seminars/lecture programmes; undertake projects to promote the heritage of Harrogate ## What causes is The Harrogate Civic Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Harrogate Civic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Harrogate 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? 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-civic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harrogatecivicsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Harrogate Civic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Harrogate Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501055) 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 Civic Society's charity number? The Harrogate Civic Society's charity number is 501055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501055? Search 501055 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 Civic Society do? Monitor and comment on planning proposals in Harrogate and surrounding areas; issue Newsletters to members; run seminars/lecture programmes; undertake projects to promote the heritage of Harrogate Does The Harrogate Civic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Harrogate 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 The Harrogate Civic Society? The Harrogate Civic Society's website is http://www.harrogatecivicsociety.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/501055).