Is The Charles Lamb Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Charles Lamb Society as a registered charity (number 1176897) 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 Lamb Society's charity number?

The Charles Lamb Society's charity number is 1176897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176897?

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Does The Charles Lamb Society have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Charles Lamb Society?

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When was The Charles Lamb Society registered as a charity?

The Charles Lamb Society was entered on the register on 30 January 2018.

Registered charity · No. 1176897

The Charles Lamb Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Charles Lamb Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Charles Lamb Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £6,694
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £9,701
Registered charity number: 1176897
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bath Spa University
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.charleslambsociety.com

Quick answer

The Charles Lamb Society (number 1176897) 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 Lamb Society do?

Holds meetings and publishes research in the Charles Lamb Bulletin. Makes available to the public (at Guildhall Library in the City of London and the Guildhall Art Gallery) a collection of books, manuscripts and other material related to Lamb and his circle. Makes grants to universities and other bodies for bursaries for students attending conferences relating to Lamb's works and period.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Charles Lamb Society

Answers The Charles Lamb 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Charles Lamb Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 January 2018
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Lamb Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Lamb Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Charles Lamb 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Charles Lamb Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Charles Lamb Society as a registered charity (number 1176897) 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 Lamb Society's charity number?: The Charles Lamb Society's charity number is 1176897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176897?: Search 1176897 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 Lamb Society do?: Holds meetings and publishes research in the Charles Lamb Bulletin. Makes available to the public (at Guildhall Library in the City of London and the Guildhall Art Gallery) a collection of books, manuscripts and other material related to Lamb and his circle. Makes grants to universities and other bodies for bursaries for students attending conferences relating to Lamb's works and period.
Does The Charles Lamb Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Lamb 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 Charles Lamb Society?: The Charles Lamb Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.charleslambsociety.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 Charles Lamb Society?: The register does not record The Charles Lamb Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Charles Lamb Society registered as a charity?: The Charles Lamb Society was entered on the register on 30 January 2018.

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.