--- title: "Frome Society for Local Study — charity 292340 | CharityCompare" description: "Frome Society for Local Study (charity 292340): income £21,025 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frome-society-for-local-study retrieved: 2026-10-08T00:59:44.505Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 292340 FS # Frome Society for Local Study Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Frome Society for Local Study is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.fsls.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=292340&subId=0) Work at Frome Society for Local Study? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=frome-society-for-local-study&type=claim&name=Frome%20Society%20for%20Local%20Study) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Frome Society for Local Study? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £21,025 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £19,851 Registered charity number 292340 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 1 North Parade Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.fsls.org.uk](http://www.fsls.org.uk/) Quick answer Frome Society for Local Study (number 292340) 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 Frome Society for Local Study do? FSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Frome Society for Local Study Answers Frome Society for Local Study gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Frome Society for Local Study 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Frome Society for Local Study's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 2 October 1985 Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Frome Society for Local Study registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frome Society for Local Study yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Frome Society for Local Study. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Frome Society for Local Study? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=frome-society-for-local-study&type=claim&name=Frome%20Society%20for%20Local%20Study) [Visit charity website](http://www.fsls.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Frome Society for Local Study a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Frome Society for Local Study as a registered charity (number 292340) 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 Frome Society for Local Study's charity number? Frome Society for Local Study's charity number is 292340. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 292340? Search 292340 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 Frome Society for Local Study do? FSLS is concerned wth Environment/Conservation/Heritage and organises a series of educational walks around Frome during the summer.which are designed to help residents/other groups appreciate the economic and social history of the town and the fine selection of Frome's magnificent buildings.Helps Charities and other voluntary bodies,makes Grants to organisations, sponsors or undertakes research. Does Frome Society for Local Study have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frome Society for Local Study. 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 Frome Society for Local Study? Frome Society for Local Study's website listed in our register data is http://www.fsls.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 Frome Society for Local Study? The register records Frome Society for Local Study 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 Frome Society for Local Study's trustees paid? Frome Society for Local Study's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Frome Society for Local Study registered as a charity? Frome Society for Local Study was entered on the register on 2 October 1985. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=292340&subId=0).