The 1701 Society (number 1174237) 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 The 1701 Society do?
The 1701 Society provides support for the educational activities of children at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School in Rochester. Largely supported by former pupils, as well as current and former parents, it allows those who have an affinity to the school and hold it in high regard to make a regular donation which supports the current pupils at the school.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The 1701 Society
Answers The 1701 Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2026, 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 The 1701 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
The 1701 Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
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What causes is The 1701 Society registered for?
Education/training
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The register data used for this profile lists The 1701 Society as a registered charity (number 1174237) 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 The 1701 Society's charity number?
The 1701 Society's charity number is 1174237. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The 1701 Society do?
The 1701 Society provides support for the educational activities of children at Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School in Rochester. Largely supported by former pupils, as well as current and former parents, it allows those who have an affinity to the school and hold it in high regard to make a regular donation which supports the current pupils at the school.
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How can I donate to The 1701 Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The 1701 Society?
The register records The 1701 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 The 1701 Society's trustees paid?
The 1701 Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The 1701 Society registered as a charity?
The 1701 Society was entered on the register on 14 August 2017.