Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Southwell Civic Society CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Southwell Civic Society CIO (number 1172647) 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 Southwell Civic Society CIO do?
Southwell Civic Society was formed in the 1971 to resist growing pressure to radically alter the town. The Society is now an independent, non-political, voluntary charitable incorporated organisation which works to protect the local environment. Membership is open to all.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Southwell Civic Society CIO
Answers The Southwell Civic Society CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 Southwell Civic Society CIO 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
The Southwell Civic Society CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Nottinghamshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Southwell Civic Society CIO registered for?
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Is The Southwell Civic Society CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Southwell Civic Society CIO as a registered charity (number 1172647) 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 Southwell Civic Society CIO's charity number?
The Southwell Civic Society CIO's charity number is 1172647. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172647?
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What does The Southwell Civic Society CIO do?
Southwell Civic Society was formed in the 1971 to resist growing pressure to radically alter the town. The Society is now an independent, non-political, voluntary charitable incorporated organisation which works to protect the local environment. Membership is open to all.
Does The Southwell Civic Society CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Southwell Civic Society CIO. 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 Southwell Civic Society CIO?
The Southwell Civic Society CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.southwellcivicsociety.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 Southwell Civic Society CIO?
The register records The Southwell Civic Society CIO 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.
Are The Southwell Civic Society CIO's trustees paid?
The Southwell Civic Society CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Southwell Civic Society CIO registered as a charity?
The Southwell Civic Society CIO was entered on the register on 19 April 2017.