--- title: "The Surtees Society — check charity number 1003812 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Surtees Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1003812. Education/training charity based in c/o Palace Green Library. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-surtees-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:35:32.774Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Surtees Society is a registered charity (number 1003812) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £10,102 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Surtees Society? Registered charity number 1003812 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location c/o Palace Green Library Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £10,102 Website [www.surteessociety.org.uk](http://www.surteessociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Surtees Society do? .The advancement of public education in the region that constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, especially by the transcription,editing,translating and publication of original historical documents. The word 'region' as defined covers those parts of England and Scotland between the Humber and the Firth of Forth on the east, and between the Mersey and the Clyde on the West. ## What causes is The Surtees Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Surtees Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Surtees 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-surtees-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.surteessociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Surtees Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Surtees Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1003812) 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 Surtees Society's charity number? The Surtees Society's charity number is 1003812. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1003812? Search 1003812 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 Surtees Society do? .The advancement of public education in the region that constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, especially by the transcription,editing,translating and publication of original historical documents. The word 'region' as defined covers those parts of England and Scotland between the Humber and the Firth of Forth on the east, and between the Mersey and the Clyde on the West. Does The Surtees Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Surtees 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 Surtees Society? The Surtees Society's website is http://www.surteessociety.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/1003812).