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Registered charity · No. 1098492Hilton

The L&yr Society

The L&yr Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Hilton.

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The L&yr Society is a registered charity (number 1098492) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £56,188 (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 The L&yr Society?

Registered charity number
1098492
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Hilton
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£56,188

What does The L&yr Society do?

The L&YR Society is an educational charity devoted to the dissemination of information about The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway throughout its 75 years of existance and beyond.

What causes is The L&yr Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The L&yr Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The L&yr 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The L&yr Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The L&yr Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098492) 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 L&yr Society's charity number?
The L&yr Society's charity number is 1098492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098492?
Search 1098492 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 L&yr Society do?
The L&YR Society is an educational charity devoted to the dissemination of information about The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway throughout its 75 years of existance and beyond.
Does The L&yr Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The L&yr 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 L&yr Society?
The L&yr Society's website is http://www.lyrs.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.