--- title: "The Spofforth Village Society — check charity number 501226 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spofforth Village Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501226. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Spofforth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spofforth-village-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:28:03.896Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spofforth Village Society is a registered charity (number 501226) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,326 (year ending 2025-04-18). 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 Spofforth Village Society? Registered charity number 501226 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Spofforth Latest income (year ending 2025-04-18) £4,326 ## What does The Spofforth Village Society do? Arrange and organise events for the enjoyment of the residents of Spofforth and the surrounding areas to raise funds to ensure the village's heritage and environment is maintained. ## What causes is The Spofforth Village Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spofforth Village Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spofforth Village 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-spofforth-village-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spofforth Village Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spofforth Village Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501226) 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 Spofforth Village Society's charity number? The Spofforth Village Society's charity number is 501226. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501226? Search 501226 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 Spofforth Village Society do? Arrange and organise events for the enjoyment of the residents of Spofforth and the surrounding areas to raise funds to ensure the village's heritage and environment is maintained. Does The Spofforth Village Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spofforth Village 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 Spofforth Village Society? The Spofforth Village 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/501226).