Is Kettering Temperance Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kettering Temperance Society as a registered charity (number 208856) 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 Kettering Temperance Society's charity number?

Kettering Temperance Society's charity number is 208856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208856?

Search 208856 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.

Does Kettering Temperance Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kettering Temperance 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 Kettering Temperance Society?

Kettering Temperance Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Kettering Temperance Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Kettering Temperance Society: Thrapston and Raunds Temperance Charity.

When was Kettering Temperance Society registered as a charity?

Kettering Temperance Society was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.

Registered charity · No. 208856

Kettering Temperance Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Kettering Temperance Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Kettering Temperance Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £10
Registered charity number: 208856
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Kettering
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Kettering Temperance Society (number 208856) 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 Kettering Temperance Society do?

To provide alcohol and drug education. To promote abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and promote healthy lifestyles.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kettering Temperance Society

Answers Kettering Temperance 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 does not record Kettering Temperance Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 September 1962
Also known as: Alcohol and Drug Education
Previous names on the register: Thrapston and Raunds Temperance Charity
Where it says it operates: Northamptonshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Kettering Temperance Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kettering Temperance Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kettering Temperance Society. 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

What should you check before donating to Kettering Temperance Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kettering Temperance Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kettering Temperance Society as a registered charity (number 208856) 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 Kettering Temperance Society's charity number?: Kettering Temperance Society's charity number is 208856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 208856?: Search 208856 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 Kettering Temperance Society do?: To provide alcohol and drug education. To promote abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and promote healthy lifestyles.
Does Kettering Temperance Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kettering Temperance 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 Kettering Temperance Society?: Kettering Temperance Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Kettering Temperance Society?: The register does not record Kettering Temperance Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Kettering Temperance Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Kettering Temperance Society: Thrapston and Raunds Temperance Charity.
When was Kettering Temperance Society registered as a charity?: Kettering Temperance Society was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.