--- title: "Gower Ornithological Society — charity 1119472 | CharityCompare" description: "Gower Ornithological Society (charity 1119472): income £3,735 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gower-ornithological-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:27:50.107Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1119472 GO # Gower Ornithological Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Gower Ornithological Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1119472&subId=0) Work at Gower Ornithological Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gower-ornithological-society&type=claim&name=Gower%20Ornithological%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Gower Ornithological Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30 £3,735 Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30 £3,290 Registered charity number 1119472 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) West Cross Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.gowerbirds.org.uk](http://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/) Quick answer Gower Ornithological Society (number 1119472) 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 Gower Ornithological Society do? Ornithological study and record keeping, the promotion of interest in and preservation of birds. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gower Ornithological Society Answers Gower Ornithological 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 Gower Ornithological 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 June 2007 Where it says it operates Neath Port Talbot · City of Swansea ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 Gower Ornithological Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gower Ornithological Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gower Ornithological 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Gower Ornithological 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=gower-ornithological-society&type=claim&name=Gower%20Ornithological%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gower Ornithological Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Gower Ornithological Society as a registered charity (number 1119472) 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 Gower Ornithological Society's charity number? Gower Ornithological Society's charity number is 1119472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1119472? Search 1119472 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 Gower Ornithological Society do? Ornithological study and record keeping, the promotion of interest in and preservation of birds. Does Gower Ornithological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gower Ornithological 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 Gower Ornithological Society? Gower Ornithological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.gowerbirds.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gower Ornithological Society? The register records Gower Ornithological 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. When was Gower Ornithological Society registered as a charity? Gower Ornithological Society was entered on the register on 4 June 2007. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1119472&subId=0).