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Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield (number 518234) 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 Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield do?
The Sorby Natural History Society is the Natural History society for the Sheffield City region, providing education, research and publications, including biological and geological recording of wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes. Operates mostly in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the Peak District.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield
Answers Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield 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 Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield 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
Barnsley · Doncaster · Rotherham · Sheffield City · City of Wakefield · Cheshire East · Derbyshire · Nottinghamshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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.
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Is Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield as a registered charity (number 518234) 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 Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield's charity number?
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield's charity number is 518234. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield do?
The Sorby Natural History Society is the Natural History society for the Sheffield City region, providing education, research and publications, including biological and geological recording of wildlife, habitats, rocks and landscapes. Operates mostly in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the Peak District.
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How can I donate to Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield?
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield's website listed in our register data is http://www.sorby.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 Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield?
The register records Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield 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 Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield registered as a charity?
Sorby Natural History Society Sheffield was entered on the register on 17 November 1986.