Is The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society as a registered charity (number 505255) 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society's charity number?

The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society's charity number is 505255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 505255?

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Does The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society?

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What was The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society: The Grimsby Civic Society.

Registered charity · No. 505255

The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,335
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,732
Registered charity number: 505255
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cleethorpes
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.grimsbycleecivsoc.com

Quick answer

The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society (number 505255) 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society do?

TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE AREA BY A PROACTIVE INTEREST IN HERITAGE,ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ISSUES.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society

Answers The Grimsby, Cleethorpes 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 does not record The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic 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 July 1976
Previous names on the register: The Grimsby Civic Society
Where it says it operates: North East Lincolnshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society as a registered charity (number 505255) 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society's charity number?: The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society's charity number is 505255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 505255?: Search 505255 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society do?: TO ENCOURAGE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE AREA BY A PROACTIVE INTEREST IN HERITAGE,ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING ISSUES.
Does The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society?: The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.grimsbycleecivsoc.com. 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 Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society?: The register does not record The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society: The Grimsby Civic Society.
When was The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society registered as a charity?: The Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society was entered on the register on 15 July 1976.

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.