Is Staines Town Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Staines Town Society as a registered charity (number 264772) 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 Staines Town Society's charity number?

Staines Town Society's charity number is 264772. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 264772?

Search 264772 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.

Does Staines Town Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Staines Town 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 Staines Town Society?

Staines Town Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.stainestownsociety.co.uk. 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.

When was Staines Town Society registered as a charity?

Staines Town Society was entered on the register on 21 September 1972.

Registered charity · No. 264772

Staines Town Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Staines Town Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Staines Town Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £199
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £233
Registered charity number: 264772
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Staines-Upon-Thames
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.stainestownsociety.co.uk

Quick answer

Staines Town Society (number 264772) 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 Staines Town Society do?

A local residents charity concerned with the environment, the quality of life for residents, the planning and development of the area with the impact of office development and transport ,and in particular the protection of buildings and infrastructure including Conservation areas and Listed Buildings. Affiliated to the Georgian Society, the Victorian Society and CPRE.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Staines Town Society

Answers Staines Town Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Staines Town Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 September 1972
Where it says it operates: Surrey

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Staines Town Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Staines Town Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Staines Town 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

What should you check before donating to Staines Town Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Staines Town Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Staines Town Society as a registered charity (number 264772) 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 Staines Town Society's charity number?: Staines Town Society's charity number is 264772. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 264772?: Search 264772 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 Staines Town Society do?: A local residents charity concerned with the environment, the quality of life for residents, the planning and development of the area with the impact of office development and transport ,and in particular the protection of buildings and infrastructure including Conservation areas and Listed Buildings. Affiliated to the Georgian Society, the Victorian Society and CPRE.
Does Staines Town Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Staines Town 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 Staines Town Society?: Staines Town Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.stainestownsociety.co.uk. 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 Staines Town Society?: The register does not record Staines Town Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Staines Town Society registered as a charity?: Staines Town Society was entered on the register on 21 September 1972.

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.