--- title: "London Topographical Society — charity 271590 | CharityCompare" description: "London Topographical Society (charity 271590): income £34,034 (2025). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/london-topographical-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T19:20:44.247Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 271590 LT # London Topographical Society Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data London Topographical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.londontopsoc.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=271590&subId=0) Work at London Topographical Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=london-topographical-society&type=claim&name=London%20Topographical%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about London Topographical Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £34,034 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £54,367 Registered charity number 271590 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Caterham Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.londontopsoc.org](http://www.londontopsoc.org/) Quick answer London Topographical Society (number 271590) 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 London Topographical Society do? The London Topographical Society concentrates exclusively on making available, to itsmembers and the general public, material illustrating the history, growth and topography ofLondon. Since its foundation in 1880, the Society has reproduced an unrivalled selection of historicmaps, plans and views of London. It also publishes books and monographs containing originalresearch. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for London Topographical Society Answers London Topographical Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 does not record London Topographical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. London Topographical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 2 July 1976 Where it says it operates Throughout London ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 London Topographical Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for London Topographical Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score London Topographical 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to London Topographical 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 submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=london-topographical-society&type=claim&name=London%20Topographical%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.londontopsoc.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is London Topographical Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists London Topographical Society as a registered charity (number 271590) 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 London Topographical Society's charity number? London Topographical Society's charity number is 271590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 271590? Search 271590 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 London Topographical Society do? The London Topographical Society concentrates exclusively on making available, to itsmembers and the general public, material illustrating the history, growth and topography ofLondon. Since its foundation in 1880, the Society has reproduced an unrivalled selection of historicmaps, plans and views of London. It also publishes books and monographs containing originalresearch. Does London Topographical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Topographical 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 London Topographical Society? London Topographical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.londontopsoc.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to London Topographical Society? The register does not record London Topographical Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are London Topographical Society's trustees paid? London Topographical Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits. Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. When was London Topographical Society registered as a charity? London Topographical Society was entered on the register on 2 July 1976. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=271590&subId=0).