Is Wirksworth Civic Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wirksworth Civic Society as a registered charity (number 260609) 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 Wirksworth Civic Society's charity number?

Wirksworth Civic Society's charity number is 260609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 260609?

Search 260609 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 Wirksworth Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wirksworth 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 Wirksworth Civic Society?

Wirksworth Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Wirksworth Civic Society registered as a charity?

Wirksworth Civic Society was entered on the register on 24 February 1970.

Registered charity · No. 260609

Wirksworth Civic Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wirksworth Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Wirksworth Civic Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,289
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £749
Registered charity number: 260609
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wirksworth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Wirksworth Civic Society (number 260609) 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 Wirksworth Civic Society do?

-encouraging high standards of architecture & town planning in the town-stimulating public interest in & care for the beauty, history & character of the town & its surroundings-encouraging the preservation, development & improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest-pursuing these ends by meetings, exhibitions, lectures and promotion of schemes of a charitable natur

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wirksworth Civic Society

Answers Wirksworth 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 does not record Wirksworth Civic 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: 24 February 1970
Where it says it operates: Derbyshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Wirksworth Civic Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wirksworth Civic Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wirksworth 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Wirksworth Civic Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wirksworth Civic Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wirksworth Civic Society as a registered charity (number 260609) 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 Wirksworth Civic Society's charity number?: Wirksworth Civic Society's charity number is 260609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 260609?: Search 260609 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 Wirksworth Civic Society do?: -encouraging high standards of architecture & town planning in the town-stimulating public interest in & care for the beauty, history & character of the town & its surroundings-encouraging the preservation, development & improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest-pursuing these ends by meetings, exhibitions, lectures and promotion of schemes of a charitable natur
Does Wirksworth Civic Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wirksworth 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 Wirksworth Civic Society?: Wirksworth Civic Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Wirksworth Civic Society?: The register does not record Wirksworth Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Wirksworth Civic Society registered as a charity?: Wirksworth Civic Society was entered on the register on 24 February 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.