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Registered charity · No. 1205921CIO

Philosophical Society of England

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

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What are the key facts about Philosophical Society of England?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£24,571
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£29,093
Registered charity number
1205921
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

Philosophical Society of England (number 1205921) 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 Philosophical Society of England do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES, INTERNET DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATION OF BOOKS, JOURNALS AND OTHER MEDIA, AND STUDY GROUPS.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Philosophical Society of England

Answers Philosophical Society of England 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 Philosophical Society of England as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Philosophical Society of England's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Philosophical Society of England registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Philosophical Society of England yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Philosophical Society of England. 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 Philosophical Society of England?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Philosophical Society of England a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Philosophical Society of England as a registered charity (number 1205921) 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 Philosophical Society of England's charity number?
Philosophical Society of England's charity number is 1205921. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1205921?
Search 1205921 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 Philosophical Society of England do?
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LECTURES, CONFERENCES, INTERNET DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATION OF BOOKS, JOURNALS AND OTHER MEDIA, AND STUDY GROUPS.
Does Philosophical Society of England have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Philosophical Society of England. 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 Philosophical Society of England?
Philosophical Society of England 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 Philosophical Society of England?
The register does not record Philosophical Society of England as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Philosophical Society of England's trustees paid?
Philosophical Society of England's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Philosophical Society of England registered as a charity?
Philosophical Society of England was entered on the register on 27 November 2023.

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.