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title: "Yorkshire Naturalists Union — check charity number 224018 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Yorkshire Naturalists Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224018. Education/training charity based in Hassacarr Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/yorkshire-naturalists-union
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:26:55.348Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Yorkshire Naturalists Union is a registered charity (number 224018) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £30,293 (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 Yorkshire Naturalists Union?

Registered charity number

224018

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hassacarr Close

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£30,293

Website

[www.ynu.org.uk](http://www.ynu.org.uk/)

## What does Yorkshire Naturalists Union do?

Objectives: To promote the scientific investigation of the flora, fauna and physical features of the county of Yorkshire and to encourage their conservation by means of holding field meetings, collecting and sharing biological records and providing information through our publications.

## What causes is Yorkshire Naturalists Union registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Yorkshire Naturalists Union yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Yorkshire Naturalists Union 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Yorkshire Naturalists Union a legitimate charity?

Yes. Yorkshire Naturalists Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224018) 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 Yorkshire Naturalists Union's charity number?

Yorkshire Naturalists Union's charity number is 224018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 224018?

Search 224018 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 Yorkshire Naturalists Union do?

Objectives: To promote the scientific investigation of the flora, fauna and physical features of the county of Yorkshire and to encourage their conservation by means of holding field meetings, collecting and sharing biological records and providing information through our publications.

Does Yorkshire Naturalists Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Yorkshire Naturalists Union. 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 Yorkshire Naturalists Union?

Yorkshire Naturalists Union's website is http://www.ynu.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/224018).