Is Basildon Natural History Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Basildon Natural History Society as a registered charity (number 286117) 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 Basildon Natural History Society's charity number?

Basildon Natural History Society's charity number is 286117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Does Basildon Natural History Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Basildon Natural History Society?

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When was Basildon Natural History Society registered as a charity?

Basildon Natural History Society was entered on the register on 18 January 1983.

Registered charity · No. 286117

Basildon Natural History Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Basildon Natural History Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Basildon Natural History Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,314
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,873
Registered charity number: 286117
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Basildon
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: bnhs.net

Quick answer

Basildon Natural History Society (number 286117) 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 Basildon Natural History Society do?

Holds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Basildon Natural History Society

Answers Basildon Natural History Society 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 does not record Basildon Natural History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 January 1983
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.

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 Basildon Natural History Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Basildon Natural History Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Basildon Natural History Society. 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 Basildon Natural History Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basildon Natural History Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Basildon Natural History Society as a registered charity (number 286117) 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 Basildon Natural History Society's charity number?: Basildon Natural History Society's charity number is 286117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 286117?: Search 286117 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 Basildon Natural History Society do?: Holds regular lectures in natural history subjects; practical conservation work parties; monitors and records local wildlife; monitors potential effect of local planning applications on wildlife; supports the work of Essex Wildlife Trust.
Does Basildon Natural History Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Basildon Natural History 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 Basildon Natural History Society?: Basildon Natural History Society's website listed in our register data is http://bnhs.net. 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 Basildon Natural History Society?: The register does not record Basildon Natural History Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Basildon Natural History Society registered as a charity?: Basildon Natural History Society was entered on the register on 18 January 1983.

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.