Is The Elland Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Elland Society as a registered charity (number 243053) 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 The Elland Society's charity number?

The Elland Society's charity number is 243053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 243053?

Search 243053 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 The Elland Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Elland 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 The Elland Society?

The Elland Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ellandsociety.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.

When was The Elland Society registered as a charity?

The Elland Society was entered on the register on 15 September 1965.

Registered charity · No. 243053

The Elland Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Elland Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Elland Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,652
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,568
Registered charity number: 243053
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Darlington
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ellandsociety.org

Quick answer

The Elland Society (number 243053) 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 The Elland Society do?

We give grants to men and women who are in training for the ordained ministry of the Church of England who are sponsored by an english diocese. Grants are only given for items not included in a main church grant.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Elland Society

Answers The Elland 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 The Elland 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: 15 September 1965
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 The Elland Society registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Elland Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Elland 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 The Elland Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elland Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Elland Society as a registered charity (number 243053) 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 The Elland Society's charity number?: The Elland Society's charity number is 243053. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 243053?: Search 243053 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 The Elland Society do?: We give grants to men and women who are in training for the ordained ministry of the Church of England who are sponsored by an english diocese. Grants are only given for items not included in a main church grant.
Does The Elland Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Elland 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 The Elland Society?: The Elland Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ellandsociety.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 The Elland Society?: The register does not record The Elland Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Elland Society registered as a charity?: The Elland Society was entered on the register on 15 September 1965.

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.