--- title: "The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps — charity 327618 | CharityCompare" description: "The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps (charity 327618): income £22,911 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-close-society-for-the-study-of-ordnance-survey-maps retrieved: 2026-10-08T02:41:07.975Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 327618 CC # The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, environment/conservation/heritage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.charlesclosesociety.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=327618&subId=0) Work at The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-charles-close-society-for-the-study-of-ordnance-survey-maps&type=claim&name=The%20Charles%20Close%20Society%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Ordnance%20Survey%20Maps) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps? Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28 £22,911 Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28 £17,731 Registered charity number 327618 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 96 Euston Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.charlesclosesociety.org](http://www.charlesclosesociety.org/) Quick answer The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps (number 327618) 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps do? Advances the education of the public by promoting interest in and research into the maps, plans and other activities of the Ordnance Surveys of Great Britain and Ireland and by publishing the results of such research. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps Answers The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 28 February 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 November 1987 Previous names on the register The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordance Survey Maps Where it says it operates Throughout England and Wales ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-charles-close-society-for-the-study-of-ordnance-survey-maps&type=claim&name=The%20Charles%20Close%20Society%20for%20the%20Study%20of%20Ordnance%20Survey%20Maps) [Visit charity website](http://www.charlesclosesociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps as a registered charity (number 327618) 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's charity number? The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's charity number is 327618. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 327618? Search 327618 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps do? Advances the education of the public by promoting interest in and research into the maps, plans and other activities of the Ordnance Surveys of Great Britain and Ireland and by publishing the results of such research. Does The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps. 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps? The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's website listed in our register data is http://www.charlesclosesociety.org. 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps? The register records The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps 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 Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's trustees paid? The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps's annual return for the year ending 28 February 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps: The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordance Survey Maps. When was The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps registered as a charity? The Charles Close Society for the Study of Ordnance Survey Maps was entered on the register on 23 November 1987. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). 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