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title: "British Arachnological Society — check charity number 1185594 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is British Arachnological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185594. Education/training charity based in West Lavington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-arachnological-society
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:33.493Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

British Arachnological Society is a registered charity (number 1185594) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £61,084 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about British Arachnological Society?

Registered charity number

1185594

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

West Lavington

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£61,084

Website

[www.britishspiders.org.uk](http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/)

## What does British Arachnological Society do?

The British Arachnological Society strives to advance the education of the public in the study of the Arachnida, especially spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen, by promoting study of, and encouraging interest in, arachnology for people of all ages.

## What causes is British Arachnological Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Arachnological Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Arachnological Society is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.britishspiders.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is British Arachnological Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. British Arachnological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185594) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is British Arachnological Society's charity number?

British Arachnological Society's charity number is 1185594. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185594?

Search 1185594 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 British Arachnological Society do?

The British Arachnological Society strives to advance the education of the public in the study of the Arachnida, especially spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen, by promoting study of, and encouraging interest in, arachnology for people of all ages.

Does British Arachnological Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Arachnological 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 British Arachnological Society?

British Arachnological Society's website is http://www.britishspiders.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185594).