--- title: "Canterbury Commemoration Society — check charity number 1057977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Canterbury Commemoration Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1057977. Education/training charity based in Canterbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/canterbury-commemoration-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:25:40.510Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Canterbury Commemoration Society is a registered charity (number 1057977) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,193 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Canterbury Commemoration Society? Registered charity number 1057977 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Canterbury Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £14,193 Website [cantcommsoc.co.uk](http://cantcommsoc.co.uk/) ## What does Canterbury Commemoration Society do? The objects of the Charity shall be: (1) to advance public education in the events and people in Canterbury's history; and (2) to preserve, protect, develop and improve features of aesthetic, artistic or historical interest in Canterbury. ## What causes is Canterbury Commemoration Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Canterbury Commemoration Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canterbury Commemoration 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=canterbury-commemoration-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cantcommsoc.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Canterbury Commemoration Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Canterbury Commemoration Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1057977) 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 Canterbury Commemoration Society's charity number? Canterbury Commemoration Society's charity number is 1057977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1057977? Search 1057977 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 Canterbury Commemoration Society do? The objects of the Charity shall be: (1) to advance public education in the events and people in Canterbury's history; and (2) to preserve, protect, develop and improve features of aesthetic, artistic or historical interest in Canterbury. Does Canterbury Commemoration Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canterbury Commemoration 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 Canterbury Commemoration Society? Canterbury Commemoration Society's website is http://cantcommsoc.co.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/1057977).