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Registered charity · No. 529709The Lodge

The Yorkshire Philosophical Society

The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in The Lodge.

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The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is a registered charity (number 529709) 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. Its latest reported income was £34,278 (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 Yorkshire Philosophical Society?

Registered charity number
529709
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
The Lodge
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£34,278

What does The Yorkshire Philosophical Society do?

The objectives of the Society are to stimulate public understanding of the sciences, including natural, physical, social and archaeological sciences, through lectures, grants, sponsorship and educational activities. The Society runs an annual series of around 20 public lectures, and maintains an interest in the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, York, which it originally founded in the 1820s.

What causes is The Yorkshire Philosophical Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Yorkshire Philosophical Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Yorkshire Philosophical 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Yorkshire Philosophical Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 529709) 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 Yorkshire Philosophical Society's charity number?
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society's charity number is 529709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 529709?
Search 529709 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 Yorkshire Philosophical Society do?
The objectives of the Society are to stimulate public understanding of the sciences, including natural, physical, social and archaeological sciences, through lectures, grants, sponsorship and educational activities. The Society runs an annual series of around 20 public lectures, and maintains an interest in the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, York, which it originally founded in the 1820s.
Does The Yorkshire Philosophical Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Yorkshire Philosophical 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 Yorkshire Philosophical Society?
The Yorkshire Philosophical Society's website is http://www.ypsyork.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.