--- title: "The Thoresby Society — check charity number 1126086 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Thoresby Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126086. Education/training charity based in 18 Commercial Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thoresby-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:31:13.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Thoresby Society is a registered charity (number 1126086) 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 £29,593 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Thoresby Society? Registered charity number 1126086 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 18 Commercial Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,593 Website [www.thoresby.org.uk](http://www.thoresby.org.uk/) ## What does The Thoresby Society do? The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526. ## What causes is The Thoresby Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thoresby Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Thoresby 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-thoresby-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thoresby.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thoresby Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Thoresby Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126086) 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 Thoresby Society's charity number? The Thoresby Society's charity number is 1126086. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126086? Search 1126086 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 Thoresby Society do? The Leeds Historical Society, founded 1889, covering Leeds and its neighbourhood. The Society seeks to promote public interest in the history of Leeds and its neighbourhood by means of lectures, visits, publications, a library and archive, and other ventures.Prior to incorporation as a company limited by guarantee, the Thoresby Society was registered under charity No. 227526. Does The Thoresby Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thoresby 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 Thoresby Society? The Thoresby Society's website is http://www.thoresby.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/1126086).