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Registered charity · No. 1136512CIO

British Union of Spiritist Societies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Union of Spiritist Societies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about British Union of Spiritist Societies?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£2,195
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£6,602
Registered charity number
1136512
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Room 0
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

British Union of Spiritist Societies (number 1136512) 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 Union of Spiritist Societies do?

Advancement of Religion, Advice and Counselling, Prevention or Relief of Poverty for the Public Benefit, Promotion of Social Inclusion and Promotion of Religious Harmony by:Promoting public lectures and seminars with the objective of the study and dissemination of the moral values of the Spiritist Doctrine which is capable of being advanced for public benefit.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Union of Spiritist Societies

Answers British Union of Spiritist Societies gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Union of Spiritist Societies 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 Union of Spiritist Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Union of Spiritist Societies registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Union of Spiritist Societies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Union of Spiritist Societies. 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 Union of Spiritist Societies?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Union of Spiritist Societies a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Union of Spiritist Societies as a registered charity (number 1136512) 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 Union of Spiritist Societies's charity number?
British Union of Spiritist Societies's charity number is 1136512. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1136512?
Search 1136512 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 Union of Spiritist Societies do?
Advancement of Religion, Advice and Counselling, Prevention or Relief of Poverty for the Public Benefit, Promotion of Social Inclusion and Promotion of Religious Harmony by:Promoting public lectures and seminars with the objective of the study and dissemination of the moral values of the Spiritist Doctrine which is capable of being advanced for public benefit.
Does British Union of Spiritist Societies have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Union of Spiritist Societies. 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 Union of Spiritist Societies?
British Union of Spiritist Societies's website listed in our register data is http://www.buss.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 Union of Spiritist Societies?
The register records British Union of Spiritist Societies 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 Union of Spiritist Societies's trustees paid?
British Union of Spiritist Societies's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was British Union of Spiritist Societies registered as a charity?
British Union of Spiritist Societies was entered on the register on 22 June 2010.

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.