--- title: "Wharfedale Naturalists Society — charity 509241 | CharityCompare" description: "Wharfedale Naturalists Society (charity 509241): income £14,445 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wharfedale-naturalists-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T11:30:52.921Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 509241 WN # Wharfedale Naturalists Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Wharfedale Naturalists Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=509241&subId=0) Work at Wharfedale Naturalists Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=wharfedale-naturalists-society&type=claim&name=Wharfedale%20Naturalists%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Wharfedale Naturalists Society? Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28 £14,445 Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28 £12,967 Registered charity number 509241 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Station Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk](http://www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk/) Quick answer Wharfedale Naturalists Society (number 509241) 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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society do? To promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wharfedale Naturalists Society Answers Wharfedale Naturalists Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 28 February 2026, 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 Wharfedale Naturalists 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) Wharfedale Naturalists Society's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 November 1979 Where it says it operates Bradford City · Leeds City · City of Wakefield · North Yorkshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; 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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wharfedale Naturalists Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wharfedale Naturalists 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Wharfedale Naturalists 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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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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society's charity number? Wharfedale Naturalists Society's charity number is 509241. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509241? Search 509241 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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society do? To promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. Does Wharfedale Naturalists Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wharfedale Naturalists 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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society? Wharfedale Naturalists Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wharfedale-nats.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 Wharfedale Naturalists Society? The register records Wharfedale Naturalists 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. Are Wharfedale Naturalists Society's trustees paid? Wharfedale Naturalists Society's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Wharfedale Naturalists Society registered as a charity? Wharfedale Naturalists Society was entered on the register on 23 November 1979. 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=509241&subId=0).