Is The Thetford Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Thetford Society as a registered charity (number 802218) 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 Thetford Society's charity number?

The Thetford Society's charity number is 802218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 802218?

Search 802218 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 Thetford Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Thetford Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.thetfordsociety.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 Thetford Society registered as a charity?

The Thetford Society was entered on the register on 5 December 1989.

Registered charity · No. 802218

The Thetford Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Thetford Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Thetford Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-01: £592
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-01: £803
Registered charity number: 802218
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thetford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.thetfordsociety.org.uk

Quick answer

The Thetford Society (number 802218) 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 Thetford Society do?

The Society organises events and activities to promote a good image of Thetford, to act as a pressure group when necessary on a non-politcal basis, to draw together those with a concern for the quality of services in Thetford and to encourage initiatives to benefit local residents. The Society holds monthly meetimgs of local interest and produces a quarterly newsletter and an annual magazine

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Thetford 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 Thetford 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: 5 December 1989
Where it says it operates: Norfolk

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 Thetford Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Thetford Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Thetford Society as a registered charity (number 802218) 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 Thetford Society's charity number?: The Thetford Society's charity number is 802218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 802218?: Search 802218 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 Thetford Society do?: The Society organises events and activities to promote a good image of Thetford, to act as a pressure group when necessary on a non-politcal basis, to draw together those with a concern for the quality of services in Thetford and to encourage initiatives to benefit local residents. The Society holds monthly meetimgs of local interest and produces a quarterly newsletter and an annual magazine
Does The Thetford Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thetford 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 Thetford Society?: The Thetford Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.thetfordsociety.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 Thetford Society?: The register does not record The Thetford Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Thetford Society registered as a charity?: The Thetford Society was entered on the register on 5 December 1989.

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.