Is Cardiff Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cardiff Civic Society as a registered charity (number 517544) 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 Cardiff Civic Society's charity number?

Cardiff Civic Society's charity number is 517544. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517544?

Search 517544 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 Cardiff Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff 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 Cardiff Civic Society?

Cardiff Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.cardiffcivicsociety.org. 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.

What was Cardiff Civic Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Cardiff Civic Society: Cardiff 2000 - the Civic Society for Cardiff.

When was Cardiff Civic Society registered as a charity?

Cardiff Civic Society was entered on the register on 28 May 1986.

Registered charity · No. 517544

Cardiff Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cardiff Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Cardiff Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,622
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,247
Registered charity number: 517544
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cardiff
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.cardiffcivicsociety.org

Quick answer

Cardiff Civic Society (number 517544) 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 Cardiff Civic Society do?

The Cardiff Civic Society aims: to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environment affecting the City of Cardiff; to provide education on the environment, history, natural history and architecture; and to secure the preservation, conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic/public interest in the City of Cardiff.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cardiff Civic Society

Answers Cardiff Civic 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 records Cardiff Civic Society 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: 28 May 1986
Previous names on the register: Cardiff 2000 - the Civic Society for Cardiff
Where it says it operates: Cardiff · Vale of Glamorgan

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Cardiff Civic Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cardiff Civic 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 Cardiff Civic Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cardiff Civic Society as a registered charity (number 517544) 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 Cardiff Civic Society's charity number?: Cardiff Civic Society's charity number is 517544. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 517544?: Search 517544 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 Cardiff Civic Society do?: The Cardiff Civic Society aims: to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environment affecting the City of Cardiff; to provide education on the environment, history, natural history and architecture; and to secure the preservation, conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic/public interest in the City of Cardiff.
Does Cardiff Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff 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 Cardiff Civic Society?: Cardiff Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.cardiffcivicsociety.org. 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 Cardiff Civic Society?: The register records Cardiff Civic Society 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.
What was Cardiff Civic Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Cardiff Civic Society: Cardiff 2000 - the Civic Society for Cardiff.
When was Cardiff Civic Society registered as a charity?: Cardiff Civic Society was entered on the register on 28 May 1986.

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.