Is Accrington Camera Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Accrington Camera Club as a registered charity (number 1165395) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Accrington Camera Club's charity number?

Accrington Camera Club's charity number is 1165395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165395?

Search 1165395 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.

Does Accrington Camera Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Accrington Camera Club. 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 Accrington Camera Club?

Accrington Camera Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.accringtoncameraclub.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Accrington Camera Club registered as a charity?

Accrington Camera Club was entered on the register on 2 February 2016.

Registered charity · No. 1165395

Accrington Camera Club

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Accrington Camera Club is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Accrington Camera Club?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,485
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,056
Registered charity number: 1165395
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 14 Albert Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.accringtoncameraclub.org.uk

Quick answer

Accrington Camera Club (number 1165395) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Accrington Camera Club do?

We provide a weekly programme encouraging the development of high standards of art in photography via lectures, demonstrations, workshops and competitions. Every 4 or 5 weeks, we have club outings for our members to locations in the countryside, museums and historic properties for making images.Details of our programmed activities can be found at www.accringtoncameraclub.org.uk

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Accrington Camera Club

Answers Accrington Camera Club gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Accrington Camera Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 February 2016
Also known as: 5065816
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Accrington Camera Club registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Accrington Camera Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Accrington Camera Club. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Accrington Camera Club?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Accrington Camera Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Accrington Camera Club as a registered charity (number 1165395) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Accrington Camera Club's charity number?: Accrington Camera Club's charity number is 1165395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1165395?: Search 1165395 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 Accrington Camera Club do?: We provide a weekly programme encouraging the development of high standards of art in photography via lectures, demonstrations, workshops and competitions. Every 4 or 5 weeks, we have club outings for our members to locations in the countryside, museums and historic properties for making images.Details of our programmed activities can be found at www.accringtoncameraclub.org.uk
Does Accrington Camera Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Accrington Camera Club. 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 Accrington Camera Club?: Accrington Camera Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.accringtoncameraclub.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Accrington Camera Club?: The register records Accrington Camera Club as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Accrington Camera Club registered as a charity?: Accrington Camera Club was entered on the register on 2 February 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.