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Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society (number 1047498) 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society do?
The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society
Answers Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical 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
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Leicester Lit & Phil
Where it says it operates
Leicestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society as a registered charity (number 1047498) 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.
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Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's charity number is 1047498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society do?
The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council.
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How can I donate to Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society?
The register records Leicester Literary and Philosophical 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.
Are Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's trustees paid?
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society registered as a charity?
Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society was entered on the register on 26 June 1995.