Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Ampleforth Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, amateur sport.
The Ampleforth Society (number 529626) 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 Ampleforth Society do?
The Ampleforth Society makes substantial contributions to the bursary funds operated by Ampleforth College. It also encourages and supports social and sporting activities of Old Amplefordians which in turn support and maintain their links with Abbey and College.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ampleforth Society
Answers The Ampleforth Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 The Ampleforth Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Ampleforth Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Ampleforth Society Icw Ampleforth College
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance.
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 The Ampleforth Society registered for?
Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ampleforth Society yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists The Ampleforth Society as a registered charity (number 529626) 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 Ampleforth Society's charity number?
The Ampleforth Society's charity number is 529626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 529626?
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What does The Ampleforth Society do?
The Ampleforth Society makes substantial contributions to the bursary funds operated by Ampleforth College. It also encourages and supports social and sporting activities of Old Amplefordians which in turn support and maintain their links with Abbey and College.
Does The Ampleforth Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ampleforth 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 The Ampleforth Society?
The Ampleforth Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.society.ampleforthcollege.org.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 The Ampleforth Society?
The register does not record The Ampleforth Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Ampleforth Society's trustees paid?
The Ampleforth Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was The Ampleforth Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Ampleforth Society: The Ampleforth Society Icw Ampleforth College.
When was The Ampleforth Society registered as a charity?
The Ampleforth Society was entered on the register on 24 April 1963.