--- title: "Hampshire Ornithological Society — charity 1042309 | CharityCompare" description: "Hampshire Ornithological Society (charity 1042309): income £67,094 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hampshire-ornithological-society retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:48:52.531Z 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. 1042309 HO # Hampshire Ornithological Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Hampshire 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.hos.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1042309&subId=0) Work at Hampshire Ornithological Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hampshire-ornithological-society&type=claim&name=Hampshire%20Ornithological%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Hampshire Ornithological Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £67,094 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £25,708 Registered charity number 1042309 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Fleet Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.hos.org.uk](http://www.hos.org.uk/) Quick answer Hampshire Ornithological Society (number 1042309) 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 Hampshire Ornithological Society do? The objects of the Society are, within the County of Hampshire: i) To advance the education of the public in all aspects of ornithology. ii) To promote research into ornithology and to publish the useful results of such study.iii) To support and encourage the preservation and conservation of wild birds and places of ornithological interest. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hampshire Ornithological Society Answers Hampshire Ornithological 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 records Hampshire 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) Hampshire Ornithological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 November 1994 Where it says it operates Hampshire · Southampton City · Portsmouth City ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** 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 Hampshire Ornithological Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hampshire Ornithological Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Hampshire Ornithological Society's charity number? Hampshire Ornithological Society's charity number is 1042309. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1042309? Search 1042309 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 Hampshire Ornithological Society do? The objects of the Society are, within the County of Hampshire: i) To advance the education of the public in all aspects of ornithology. ii) To promote research into ornithology and to publish the useful results of such study.iii) To support and encourage the preservation and conservation of wild birds and places of ornithological interest. Does Hampshire Ornithological Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hampshire 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 Hampshire Ornithological Society? Hampshire Ornithological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hos.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 Hampshire Ornithological Society? The register records Hampshire 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. Are Hampshire Ornithological Society's trustees paid? Hampshire Ornithological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Hampshire Ornithological Society registered as a charity? Hampshire Ornithological Society was entered on the register on 23 November 1994. 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=1042309&subId=0).