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Society for Early Modern French Studies is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What does Society for Early Modern French Studies do?
To advance the education of the public by the promotion and encouragement of the study of the culture and history of France in the seventeenth century by means of the holding of meetings, by publications and by other means as may be deemed proper.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Society for Early Modern French Studies
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Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Society for Early Modern French Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Society for Early Modern French Studies's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Society for Seventeenth-Century French Studies
Where it says it operates
Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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What causes is Society for Early Modern French Studies registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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What does Society for Early Modern French Studies do?
To advance the education of the public by the promotion and encouragement of the study of the culture and history of France in the seventeenth century by means of the holding of meetings, by publications and by other means as may be deemed proper.
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Society for Early Modern French Studies?
The register does not record Society for Early Modern French Studies as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Society for Early Modern French Studies's trustees paid?
Society for Early Modern French Studies's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Society for Early Modern French Studies previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Society for Early Modern French Studies: Society for Seventeenth-Century French Studies.
When was Society for Early Modern French Studies registered as a charity?
Society for Early Modern French Studies was entered on the register on 11 January 1990.