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Registered charity · No. 278114Wokingham

Hampstead Scientific Society

Hampstead Scientific Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Wokingham.

Quick answer

Hampstead Scientific Society is a registered charity (number 278114) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,926 (year ending 2025-05-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
278114
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Wokingham
Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
£4,926

What the charity does

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.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hampstead Scientific 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hampstead Scientific Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Hampstead Scientific Society is a registered charity (number 278114) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
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.
How can I donate to Hampstead Scientific Society?
Hampstead Scientific Society's website is http://www.hampsteadscience.ac.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 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.