Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society
Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Pannet Park.
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What are the key facts about Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society?
- Registered charity number
- 1171266
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Pannet Park
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £379,235
- Website
- www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
What does Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society do?
Owns and manages Whitby Museum in North Yorkshire, which includes a Library and Document Archive, on behalf of the people of Whitby.
What causes is Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171266) 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 Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society's charity number?
- Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society's charity number is 1171266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1171266?
- Search 1171266 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 Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society do?
- Owns and manages Whitby Museum in North Yorkshire, which includes a Library and Document Archive, on behalf of the people of Whitby.
- Does Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whitby Literary and 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 Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society?
- Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society's website is http://www.whitbymuseum.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.