--- title: "The L&yr Society — check charity number 1098492 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The L&yr Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098492. Education/training charity based in Hilton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-l-yr-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:53:41.052Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 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 Website [www.lyrs.org.uk](http://www.lyrs.org.uk/) ## 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](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-l-yr-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lyrs.org.uk/) ## 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](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/1098492).