--- title: "Bishop's Castle Civic Society — check charity number 242601 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop's Castle Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242601. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bishops Castle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-s-castle-civic-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:07:03.361Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop's Castle Civic Society is a registered charity (number 242601) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £413 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Bishop's Castle Civic Society? Registered charity number 242601 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bishops Castle Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £413 ## What does Bishop's Castle Civic Society do? Civic Society - to protect and preserve the character of Bishop's Castle and its buildings, local places and rural areas from unsuitable developments; encourage good design and improve the amenities of the town. ## What causes is Bishop's Castle Civic Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop's Castle Civic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop's Castle Civic 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bishop-s-castle-civic-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop's Castle Civic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop's Castle Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242601) 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 Bishop's Castle Civic Society's charity number? Bishop's Castle Civic Society's charity number is 242601. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 242601? Search 242601 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 Bishop's Castle Civic Society do? Civic Society - to protect and preserve the character of Bishop's Castle and its buildings, local places and rural areas from unsuitable developments; encourage good design and improve the amenities of the town. Does Bishop's Castle Civic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop's Castle Civic 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 Bishop's Castle Civic Society? Bishop's Castle Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/242601).