British Mycological Society (number 276503) 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 British Mycological Society do?
The Society's objects are to promote mycology in all its aspects by supporting scientificresearch, conservation issues, publications, meetings, workshops, education and related activities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Mycological Society
Answers British Mycological Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 British Mycological 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
British Mycological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The British Mycological Society
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 British Mycological Society registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for British Mycological Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Mycological 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.
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What should you check before donating to British Mycological Society?
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Is British Mycological Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Mycological Society as a registered charity (number 276503) 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 British Mycological Society's charity number?
British Mycological Society's charity number is 276503. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 276503?
Search 276503 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 Mycological Society do?
The Society's objects are to promote mycology in all its aspects by supporting scientificresearch, conservation issues, publications, meetings, workshops, education and related activities
Does British Mycological Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Mycological 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 Mycological Society?
British Mycological Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.britmycolsoc.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 British Mycological Society?
The register records British Mycological 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 British Mycological Society's trustees paid?
British Mycological Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was British Mycological Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for British Mycological Society: The British Mycological Society.
When was British Mycological Society registered as a charity?
British Mycological Society was entered on the register on 5 September 1979.