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Registered charity · No. 1093965Charitable companyOxford

Penguin Collectors Society

Penguin Collectors Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Oxford.

Quick answer

Penguin Collectors Society is a registered charity (number 1093965) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,070 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1093965
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Oxford
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£19,070

What the charity does

Advancement of education by encouraging & promoting the study of and research into the design, history and content of twentieth century printed books and other art, particularly paperback books and books and art published by Penguin Books Limited and by Sir Allen Lane; second the preservation of archive and similar historical material in public collections.

Registered causes

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penguin Collectors 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penguin Collectors Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. Penguin Collectors Society is a registered charity (number 1093965) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does Penguin Collectors Society do?
Advancement of education by encouraging & promoting the study of and research into the design, history and content of twentieth century printed books and other art, particularly paperback books and books and art published by Penguin Books Limited and by Sir Allen Lane; second the preservation of archive and similar historical material in public collections.
How can I donate to Penguin Collectors Society?
Penguin Collectors Society's website is http://www.penguincollectorssociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.