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Registered charity · No. 1209194CIO

Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts

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Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£97,010
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£104,594
Registered charity number
1209194
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Silverton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.devonassoc.org.uk

Quick answer

Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts (number 1209194) 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 Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts do?

Currently, the Devonshire Association (DA) has 6 Branches and 8 specialist Sections across the county that organise over 100 lectures, field trips and visits annually with a view to understanding everything associated with the county of Devon. The DA publishes two newsletters and The Report and Transactions of The DA. Its website contains much information on these subjects, available to all.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts

Answers Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts 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”.

How much are Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's highest-paid staff paid?

Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

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

The register records Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts 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

Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Devonshire Association
Where it says it operates
Devon

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 Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts as a registered charity (number 1209194) 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 Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's charity number?
Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's charity number is 1209194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1209194?
Search 1209194 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 Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts do?
Currently, the Devonshire Association (DA) has 6 Branches and 8 specialist Sections across the county that organise over 100 lectures, field trips and visits annually with a view to understanding everything associated with the county of Devon. The DA publishes two newsletters and The Report and Transactions of The DA. Its website contains much information on these subjects, available to all.
Does Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts. 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 Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts?
Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.devonassoc.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.
How much is Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts?
The register records Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts 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.
Are Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's trustees paid?
Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
When was Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts registered as a charity?
Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and the Arts was entered on the register on 18 July 2024.

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.