The Bibliographical Society
The Bibliographical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Room 234A.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 229524
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Room 234A
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £202,244
- Website
- www.bibsoc.org.uk
What the charity does
The Bibliographical Society promotes and encourages study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography, the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the history of bookbinding, the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries, provenance, readership, and book collecting.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Bibliographical Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Bibliographical Society is a registered charity (number 229524) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Bibliographical Society do?
- The Bibliographical Society promotes and encourages study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography, the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the history of bookbinding, the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries, provenance, readership, and book collecting.
- How can I donate to The Bibliographical Society?
- The Bibliographical Society's website is http://www.bibsoc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.