Is Alton Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alton Society as a registered charity (number 1077729) 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 Alton Society's charity number?

Alton Society's charity number is 1077729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1077729?

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Does Alton Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Alton Society?

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When was Alton Society registered as a charity?

Alton Society was entered on the register on 11 October 1999.

Registered charity · No. 1077729

Alton Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Alton Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Alton Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £2,312
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £6,128
Registered charity number: 1077729
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Alton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.altonsociety.org.uk

Quick answer

Alton Society (number 1077729) 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 Alton Society do?

Promote & encourage the rational & appropriate development of Alton & its amenities. Stimulate interest in the past, present and future of Alton. Work for the preservation & enhancement of local features of particular historical, cultural or aesthetic or environmental importance. Act as a focus for obtaining & giving relevant information and advice and to provide a forum for public discussion.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alton Society

Answers Alton 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 records Alton 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 October 1999
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Alton Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alton Society yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alton Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alton Society as a registered charity (number 1077729) 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 Alton Society's charity number?: Alton Society's charity number is 1077729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1077729?: Search 1077729 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 Alton Society do?: Promote & encourage the rational & appropriate development of Alton & its amenities. Stimulate interest in the past, present and future of Alton. Work for the preservation & enhancement of local features of particular historical, cultural or aesthetic or environmental importance. Act as a focus for obtaining & giving relevant information and advice and to provide a forum for public discussion.
Does Alton Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alton 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 Alton Society?: Alton Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.altonsociety.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 Alton Society?: The register records Alton 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.
When was Alton Society registered as a charity?: Alton Society was entered on the register on 11 October 1999.

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.