--- title: "Herschel Society — charity 276847" description: "Herschel Society (charity 276847). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/herschel-society retrieved: 2026-09-23T07:42:26.661Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Herschel Society is listed as a registered charity (number 276847) 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: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,298 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Herschel Society? Registered charity number 276847 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Bath Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,298 Website [www.herschelsociety.org.uk](http://www.herschelsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Herschel Society do? The objects of the Society shall be to advance the education of the public in the life and work of William Herschel (astronomer, scientist and musician) and his family, and to encourage greater understanding today of those same subjects. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Herschel Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Herschel Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Herschel 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 Herschel 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=herschel-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.herschelsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Herschel Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Herschel Society as a registered charity (number 276847) 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 Herschel Society's charity number? Herschel Society's charity number is 276847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276847? Search 276847 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 Herschel Society do? The objects of the Society shall be to advance the education of the public in the life and work of William Herschel (astronomer, scientist and musician) and his family, and to encourage greater understanding today of those same subjects. Does Herschel Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herschel 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 Herschel Society? Herschel Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.herschelsociety.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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=276847&subId=0).