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Chelmsford Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, recreation.
Chelmsford Civic Society (number 271779) 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 Chelmsford Civic Society do?
Chelmsford Civic Society is a member of Civic Voice. The aims of The Chelmsford Civic Society are to stimulate public interest in and appreciation of the history, appearance and character of Chelmsford.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chelmsford Civic Society
Answers Chelmsford Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Chelmsford Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Chelmsford Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Chelmsford Society
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Chelmsford Civic Society registered for?
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The register data used for this profile lists Chelmsford Civic Society as a registered charity (number 271779) 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 Chelmsford Civic Society's charity number?
Chelmsford Civic Society's charity number is 271779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 271779?
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What does Chelmsford Civic Society do?
Chelmsford Civic Society is a member of Civic Voice. The aims of The Chelmsford Civic Society are to stimulate public interest in and appreciation of the history, appearance and character of Chelmsford.
Does Chelmsford Civic Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Chelmsford Civic Society?
Chelmsford Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.chelmsfordcivicsociety.co.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 Chelmsford Civic Society?
The register does not record Chelmsford Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Chelmsford Civic Society's trustees paid?
Chelmsford Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Chelmsford Civic Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Chelmsford Civic Society: The Chelmsford Society.
When was Chelmsford Civic Society registered as a charity?
Chelmsford Civic Society was entered on the register on 18 August 1976.