--- title: "The Towneley Hall Society — check charity number 515939 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Towneley Hall Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 515939. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Burnley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-towneley-hall-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:10:18.342Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Towneley Hall Society is a registered charity (number 515939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £26,110 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Towneley Hall Society? Registered charity number 515939 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burnley Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £26,110 Website [www.towneleyhallsociety.co.uk](http://www.towneleyhallsociety.co.uk/) ## What does The Towneley Hall Society do? The Society was formed in 1965 to establish a circle of friends of Towneley Hall. The aim is to help stimulate public interest in the Hall and to protect, preserve and enhance the amenities of the Hall (and gardens). There are also social events at Christmas and Easter. These raise money to provide amenities for the Hall. ## What causes is The Towneley Hall Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Towneley Hall Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Towneley Hall 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-towneley-hall-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.towneleyhallsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Towneley Hall Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Towneley Hall Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 515939) 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 Towneley Hall Society's charity number? The Towneley Hall Society's charity number is 515939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 515939? Search 515939 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 Towneley Hall Society do? The Society was formed in 1965 to establish a circle of friends of Towneley Hall. The aim is to help stimulate public interest in the Hall and to protect, preserve and enhance the amenities of the Hall (and gardens). There are also social events at Christmas and Easter. These raise money to provide amenities for the Hall. Does The Towneley Hall Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Towneley Hall 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 Towneley Hall Society? The Towneley Hall Society's website is http://www.towneleyhallsociety.co.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/515939).