Is Forum for Social Studies a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forum for Social Studies as a registered charity (number 295352) 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 Forum for Social Studies's charity number?

Forum for Social Studies's charity number is 295352. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Forum for Social Studies?

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When was Forum for Social Studies registered as a charity?

Forum for Social Studies was entered on the register on 24 February 1987.

Registered charity · No. 295352

Forum for Social Studies

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Forum for Social Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Forum for Social Studies?

Reported income · year ending 2026-06-30: £1,755
Reported spending · year ending 2026-06-30: £1,620
Registered charity number: 295352
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.forumfss.org

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Forum for Social Studies (number 295352) 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 Forum for Social Studies do?

PROMOTION OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAMPROMOTE ISLAMIC EDUCATION

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forum for Social Studies

Answers Forum for Social Studies 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Forum for Social Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 February 1987
Also known as: Ffss
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Forum for Social Studies registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forum for Social Studies yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Forum for Social Studies. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forum for Social Studies a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forum for Social Studies as a registered charity (number 295352) 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 Forum for Social Studies's charity number?: Forum for Social Studies's charity number is 295352. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 295352?: Search 295352 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 Forum for Social Studies do?: PROMOTION OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAMPROMOTE ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Does Forum for Social Studies have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forum for Social Studies. 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 Forum for Social Studies?: Forum for Social Studies's website listed in our register data is http://www.forumfss.org. 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 Forum for Social Studies?: The register does not record Forum for Social Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Forum for Social Studies registered as a charity?: Forum for Social Studies was entered on the register on 24 February 1987.

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.