Is Old Catton Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Old Catton Society as a registered charity (number 297591) 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 Old Catton Society's charity number?

Old Catton Society's charity number is 297591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 297591?

Search 297591 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 Old Catton Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Catton 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 Old Catton Society?

Old Catton Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.oldcattonsociety.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.

When was Old Catton Society registered as a charity?

Old Catton Society was entered on the register on 4 September 1987.

Registered charity · No. 297591

Old Catton Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Old Catton Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Old Catton Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,063
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,168
Registered charity number: 297591
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Old Catton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.oldcattonsociety.org.uk

Quick answer

Old Catton Society (number 297591) 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 Old Catton Society do?

Hold monthly meetings and talks for members. Arrange trips to places of interest (usually twice per annum). In 2001 we published a book, written by two members of the Society, entitled " OLD CATTON IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY". In accordance with its constitution continues its work to protect the interests of Old Catton. Publish information and photographs on our website

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Old Catton Society

Answers Old Catton 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 does not record Old Catton Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 September 1987
Where it says it operates: Norfolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Old Catton Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Catton Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Old Catton 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 Old Catton Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Catton Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Old Catton Society as a registered charity (number 297591) 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 Old Catton Society's charity number?: Old Catton Society's charity number is 297591. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297591?: Search 297591 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 Old Catton Society do?: Hold monthly meetings and talks for members. Arrange trips to places of interest (usually twice per annum). In 2001 we published a book, written by two members of the Society, entitled " OLD CATTON IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY". In accordance with its constitution continues its work to protect the interests of Old Catton. Publish information and photographs on our website
Does Old Catton Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Catton 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 Old Catton Society?: Old Catton Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.oldcattonsociety.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 Old Catton Society?: The register does not record Old Catton Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Old Catton Society registered as a charity?: Old Catton Society was entered on the register on 4 September 1987.

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.