Rainhill Civic Society (number 509638) 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 Rainhill Civic Society do?
Seeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Rainhill Civic Society
Answers Rainhill Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 Rainhill Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Rainhill Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
St Helens
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 Rainhill Civic Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Rainhill Civic Society yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Rainhill Civic Society as a registered charity (number 509638) 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.
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Rainhill Civic Society's charity number is 509638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Rainhill Civic Society do?
Seeks to enhance and preserve the history and surroundings of the township of Rainhill. Monitors planning applications. Also organises an annual gardening competition, and holds a programme of meetings throughout the winter season, open to all. New activities include an oral history project with sound recordings made by local people .Community-wide commemoration of local involvement in WW1
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How can I donate to Rainhill Civic Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Rainhill Civic Society?
The register does not record Rainhill Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Rainhill Civic Society's trustees paid?
Rainhill Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Rainhill Civic Society registered as a charity?
Rainhill Civic Society was entered on the register on 14 February 1980.