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Scarborough and District Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Scarborough and District Civic Society (number 260615) 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 Scarborough and District Civic Society do?
The objects of the charity are to stimulate civic pride in the beauty, history and character of Scarborough and its surroundings and to take an active interest in maintaining those features on which the character of the town depends. During the year the society's activities included commenting on planning applications, participating in heritage open days, raising funds and organising town walks.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scarborough and District Civic Society
Answers Scarborough and District Civic 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 Scarborough and District Civic 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
North Yorkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Scarborough and District Civic Society registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Scarborough and District Civic Society yet?
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Is Scarborough and District Civic Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Scarborough and District Civic Society as a registered charity (number 260615) 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 Scarborough and District Civic Society's charity number?
Scarborough and District Civic Society's charity number is 260615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 260615?
Search 260615 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 Scarborough and District Civic Society do?
The objects of the charity are to stimulate civic pride in the beauty, history and character of Scarborough and its surroundings and to take an active interest in maintaining those features on which the character of the town depends. During the year the society's activities included commenting on planning applications, participating in heritage open days, raising funds and organising town walks.
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How can I donate to Scarborough and District Civic Society?
Scarborough and District Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.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 Scarborough and District Civic Society?
The register records Scarborough and District Civic 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 Scarborough and District Civic Society registered as a charity?
Scarborough and District Civic Society was entered on the register on 5 June 1970.