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Penguin Collectors Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Penguin Collectors Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
Penguin Collectors Society (number 1093965) 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 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Penguin Collectors Society
Answers Penguin Collectors 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 records Penguin Collectors 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
Penguin Collectors Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Penguin Collectors Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is Penguin Collectors Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Penguin Collectors Society as a registered charity (number 1093965) 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 Penguin Collectors Society's charity number?
Penguin Collectors Society's charity number is 1093965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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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.
Does Penguin Collectors Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Penguin Collectors Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Penguin Collectors Society?
The register records Penguin Collectors 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 Penguin Collectors Society's trustees paid?
Penguin Collectors Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Penguin Collectors Society registered as a charity?
Penguin Collectors Society was entered on the register on 30 September 2002. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 04261702).