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title: "The Harrogate Civic Society — charity 501055 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. 501055

HC

# The Harrogate Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Harrogate Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Harrogate Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28

£8,573

Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28

£6,793

Registered charity number

501055

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Harrogate

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

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

Quick answer

The Harrogate Civic Society (number 501055) 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 Harrogate Civic Society do?

Monitor and comment on planning proposals in Harrogate and surrounding areas; issue Newsletters to members; run seminars/lecture programmes; undertake projects to promote the heritage of Harrogate

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Harrogate Civic Society

Answers The Harrogate 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 The Harrogate 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

11 August 1971

Previous names on the register

The Harrogate Society

Where it says it operates

North Yorkshire

## Who it supports and how it works

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

**Reported activities:** Provides Services; 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.

## What causes is The Harrogate Civic Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Harrogate Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Harrogate 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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Harrogate Civic 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 The Harrogate Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Harrogate Civic Society as a registered charity (number 501055) 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 Harrogate Civic Society's charity number?

The Harrogate Civic Society's charity number is 501055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 501055?

Search 501055 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 Harrogate Civic Society do?

Monitor and comment on planning proposals in Harrogate and surrounding areas; issue Newsletters to members; run seminars/lecture programmes; undertake projects to promote the heritage of Harrogate

Does The Harrogate Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Harrogate 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 Harrogate Civic Society?

The Harrogate Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.harrogatecivicsociety.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 Harrogate Civic Society?

The register records The Harrogate 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.

What was The Harrogate Civic Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Harrogate Civic Society: The Harrogate Society.

When was The Harrogate Civic Society registered as a charity?

The Harrogate Civic Society was entered on the register on 11 August 1971.

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=501055&subId=0).