Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Hampstead Scientific Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Hampstead Scientific Society (number 278114) 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 Hampstead Scientific Society do?
The Hampstead Scientific Society holds regular monthly lecture meetings, September to May, open to the public, and an AGM in June. It runs an observatory, opening to the public on clear Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings from September to April.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hampstead Scientific Society
Answers Hampstead Scientific 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Hampstead Scientific 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
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Camden
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Hampstead Scientific Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hampstead Scientific Society yet?
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Is Hampstead Scientific Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hampstead Scientific Society as a registered charity (number 278114) 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 Hampstead Scientific Society's charity number?
Hampstead Scientific Society's charity number is 278114. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278114?
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What does Hampstead Scientific Society do?
The Hampstead Scientific Society holds regular monthly lecture meetings, September to May, open to the public, and an AGM in June. It runs an observatory, opening to the public on clear Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings from September to April.
Does Hampstead Scientific Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hampstead Scientific 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 Hampstead Scientific Society?
Hampstead Scientific Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.hampsteadscience.ac.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 Hampstead Scientific Society?
The register records Hampstead Scientific 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 Hampstead Scientific Society registered as a charity?
Hampstead Scientific Society was entered on the register on 16 August 1979.