--- title: "Harpenden Society — charity 278154" description: "Harpenden Society (charity 278154). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-society retrieved: 2026-09-23T02:40:29.162Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harpenden Society is listed as a registered charity (number 278154) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £6,985 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Harpenden Society? Registered charity number 278154 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Harpenden Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,985 Website [www.harpendensociety.org](http://www.harpendensociety.org/) ## What does Harpenden Society do? We stimulate public interest in the local area to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environmental quality. We hold public meetings with speakers on topical subjects. We award the Harpenden Society Plaque and environmental certificates for projects which enhance the local environment. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We provide information and advice to local residents. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Harpenden Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Harpenden Society? - 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) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=harpenden-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harpendensociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harpenden Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Harpenden Society as a registered charity (number 278154) 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 Harpenden Society's charity number? Harpenden Society's charity number is 278154. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278154? Search 278154 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 Harpenden Society do? We stimulate public interest in the local area to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environmental quality. We hold public meetings with speakers on topical subjects. We award the Harpenden Society Plaque and environmental certificates for projects which enhance the local environment. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We provide information and advice to local residents. Does Harpenden Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden 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 Harpenden Society? Harpenden Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.harpendensociety.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=278154&subId=0).