Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records British Postmark 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
Registered charity · No. 1102748
British Postmark Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
British Postmark Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
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What are the key facts about British Postmark Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £4,201
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £3,742
- Registered charity number
- 1102748
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Victoria Grove
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
British Postmark Society (number 1102748) 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 Postmark Society do?
Research into and publication of information about past and current postal services within, to and from the UK, and the associated markings, labels and technology.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Postmark Society
Answers British Postmark 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Bps
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Guernsey · Isle of Man · Jersey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 Postmark Society registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for British Postmark Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Postmark 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 British Postmark Society?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is British Postmark Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists British Postmark Society as a registered charity (number 1102748) 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 Postmark Society's charity number?
- British Postmark Society's charity number is 1102748. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1102748?
- Search 1102748 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 Postmark Society do?
- Research into and publication of information about past and current postal services within, to and from the UK, and the associated markings, labels and technology.
- Does British Postmark Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Postmark 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 Postmark Society?
- British Postmark Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.britishpostmarksociety.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 Postmark Society?
- The register records British Postmark 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 British Postmark Society registered as a charity?
- British Postmark Society was entered on the register on 22 March 2004.
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.