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Registered charity · No. 1208038CIOPhilosophy School of Global Affairs

British Philosophical Association

British Philosophical Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Philosophy School of Global Affairs.

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British Philosophical Association is a registered charity (number 1208038) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £5,814 (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 Philosophical Association?

Registered charity number
1208038
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Philosophy School of Global Affairs
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£5,814
Website
bpa.ac.uk

What does British Philosophical Association do?

The BPA seeks to:Promote the study of Philosophy particularly within higher and secondary education, but also within the wider communityAssist professional philosophers in carrying out their teaching, scholarship and research in PhilosophyFoster interest in, and appreciation of Philosophy in the wider communityExpress the views of the community of professional philosophers in Britain

What causes is British Philosophical Association registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Philosophical Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Philosophical Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Philosophical Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. British Philosophical Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208038) 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 Philosophical Association's charity number?
British Philosophical Association's charity number is 1208038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1208038?
Search 1208038 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 Philosophical Association do?
The BPA seeks to:Promote the study of Philosophy particularly within higher and secondary education, but also within the wider communityAssist professional philosophers in carrying out their teaching, scholarship and research in PhilosophyFoster interest in, and appreciation of Philosophy in the wider communityExpress the views of the community of professional philosophers in Britain
Does British Philosophical Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Philosophical Association. 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 Philosophical Association?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.