Is The Lyme Regis Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Lyme Regis Society as a registered charity (number 261281) 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 Lyme Regis Society's charity number?

The Lyme Regis Society's charity number is 261281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 261281?

Search 261281 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 Lyme Regis Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lyme Regis 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 Lyme Regis Society?

The Lyme Regis Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lymeregissociety.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.

When was The Lyme Regis Society registered as a charity?

The Lyme Regis Society was entered on the register on 1 July 1970.

Registered charity · No. 261281

The Lyme Regis Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Lyme Regis Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Lyme Regis Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,588
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,145
Registered charity number: 261281
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lyme Regis
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.lymeregissociety.org.uk

Quick answer

The Lyme Regis Society (number 261281) 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 Lyme Regis Society do?

The society works to safeguard and add to the natural and architectural beauty of Lyme Regis and to promote interest in the towns cultural life and history.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lyme Regis Society

Answers The Lyme Regis 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 Lyme Regis 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 July 1970
Where it says it operates: Dorset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Lyme Regis Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lyme Regis Society yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lyme Regis Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Lyme Regis Society as a registered charity (number 261281) 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 Lyme Regis Society's charity number?: The Lyme Regis Society's charity number is 261281. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 261281?: Search 261281 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 Lyme Regis Society do?: The society works to safeguard and add to the natural and architectural beauty of Lyme Regis and to promote interest in the towns cultural life and history.
Does The Lyme Regis Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lyme Regis 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 Lyme Regis Society?: The Lyme Regis Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lymeregissociety.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 The Lyme Regis Society?: The register records The Lyme Regis 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 The Lyme Regis Society registered as a charity?: The Lyme Regis Society was entered on the register on 1 July 1970.

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.