Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The British Epigraphy Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1090249
The British Epigraphy Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The British Epigraphy Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The British Epigraphy Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
- £3,136
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
- £2,794
- Registered charity number
- 1090249
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Beckenham
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- britishepigraphysociety.com
Quick answer
The British Epigraphy Society (number 1090249) 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 British Epigraphy Society do?
The BES promotes the study of inscriptions, texts, and historical documents in Greek, Latin, and other languages in the British Isles. We hold seminar meetings twice yearly on epigraphic themes, and regularly organise workshops on the practical study of inscriptions. We keep in touch via newsletters and e-mail alerts, and offer bursaries to student members to attend epigraphic meetings, etc.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Epigraphy Society
Answers The British Epigraphy 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- The Epigraphy Society
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 British Epigraphy Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Epigraphy Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The British Epigraphy 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 The British Epigraphy Society?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The British Epigraphy Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The British Epigraphy Society as a registered charity (number 1090249) 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 British Epigraphy Society's charity number?
- The British Epigraphy Society's charity number is 1090249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1090249?
- Search 1090249 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 The British Epigraphy Society do?
- The BES promotes the study of inscriptions, texts, and historical documents in Greek, Latin, and other languages in the British Isles. We hold seminar meetings twice yearly on epigraphic themes, and regularly organise workshops on the practical study of inscriptions. We keep in touch via newsletters and e-mail alerts, and offer bursaries to student members to attend epigraphic meetings, etc.
- Does The British Epigraphy Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Epigraphy 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 British Epigraphy Society?
- The British Epigraphy Society's website listed in our register data is https://britishepigraphysociety.com/. 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 British Epigraphy Society?
- The register does not record The British Epigraphy Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The British Epigraphy Society registered as a charity?
- The British Epigraphy Society was entered on the register on 24 January 2002.
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.