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title: "Sheffield and District Orchid Society — charity 510641 | CharityCompare"
description: "Sheffield and District Orchid Society (charity 510641): income £3,044 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:16:30.168Z
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Registered charity · No. 510641

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# Sheffield and District Orchid Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sheffield and District Orchid Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage, other charitable purposes.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

[Visit charity website](http://www.sheffieldorchids.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=510641&subId=0)

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Sheffield and District Orchid Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30

£3,044

Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30

£1,786

Registered charity number

510641

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Sheffield

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.sheffieldorchids.org](http://www.sheffieldorchids.org/)

Quick answer

Sheffield and District Orchid Society (number 510641) 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society do?

The advancement of horticulture and in particular the cultivation of orchidaceous plants and in furtherance thereof to hold shows, arrange visits to nurseries Botanic Gardens and similar places, and to cultivate and disseminate information upon all matters concerning cultivation of orchidaceous plants.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sheffield and District Orchid Society

Answers Sheffield and District Orchid 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 Sheffield and District Orchid 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

23 October 1980

Where it says it operates

Sheffield City · Derbyshire · Nottinghamshire

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sheffield and District Orchid Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sheffield and District Orchid 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 Sheffield and District Orchid 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield and District Orchid Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sheffield and District Orchid Society as a registered charity (number 510641) 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society's charity number?

Sheffield and District Orchid Society's charity number is 510641. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 510641?

Search 510641 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society do?

The advancement of horticulture and in particular the cultivation of orchidaceous plants and in furtherance thereof to hold shows, arrange visits to nurseries Botanic Gardens and similar places, and to cultivate and disseminate information upon all matters concerning cultivation of orchidaceous plants.

Does Sheffield and District Orchid Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sheffield and District Orchid 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society?

Sheffield and District Orchid Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.sheffieldorchids.org. 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society?

The register records Sheffield and District Orchid 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 Sheffield and District Orchid Society registered as a charity?

Sheffield and District Orchid Society was entered on the register on 23 October 1980.

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=510641&subId=0).