THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY

Registration #515384 · Registered

www.friendsofthedales.org.uk

matthew.pollitt@friendsofthedales.org.uk

Friends of the Dales Canal Wharf BD23 3PN

95
out of 100
Platinum

1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of the landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and adjacent areas, and the social and economic well-being of its local communities; and to encourage others to engage with, understand, enjoy and protect these areas.2. In pursuance of the above, to advance the education of the public.

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About THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY

THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 515384). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY reported a total income of £156,074 and total expenditure of £136,063, a spending ratio of 87% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: 1. To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation of the landscape, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and adjacent areas, and the social and economic well-being of its local communities; and to encourage others to engage with, understand, enjoy and protect these areas.2. In pursuance of the above, to advance the education of the public. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE YORKSHIRE DALES SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 87.2% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£156,074£136,06387%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026