Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Dorothy L Sayers Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Dorothy L Sayers Society (number 272120) 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 Dorothy L Sayers Society do?
PROMOTES PERFORMANCE & PUBLICATION OF SAYERS WORKS; MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION; COLLABORATES WITH DOROTHY L SAYERS CENTRE IN WITHAM AND WADE CENTER, WHEATON USA; AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIAN, BELLRINGER, ACTOR, ROH APPRENTICE, AND RELEVANT OTHERS AS THEY ARISE. MEETINGS HELD IN UK, IN PERSON & BY ZOOM, SOMETIMES ALSO IN USA & EUROPE.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Dorothy L Sayers Society
Answers The Dorothy L Sayers Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2023, 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 Dorothy L Sayers Society 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
The Dorothy L Sayers Society's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2023 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Dorothy L Sayers Historical and Literary 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; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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.
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Is The Dorothy L Sayers Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Dorothy L Sayers Society as a registered charity (number 272120) 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 Dorothy L Sayers Society's charity number?
The Dorothy L Sayers Society's charity number is 272120. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 272120?
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What does The Dorothy L Sayers Society do?
PROMOTES PERFORMANCE & PUBLICATION OF SAYERS WORKS; MAINTAINS AN ARCHIVE FOR INFORMATION AND EDUCATION; COLLABORATES WITH DOROTHY L SAYERS CENTRE IN WITHAM AND WADE CENTER, WHEATON USA; AWARDS GRANTS TO YOUNG MUSICIAN, BELLRINGER, ACTOR, ROH APPRENTICE, AND RELEVANT OTHERS AS THEY ARISE. MEETINGS HELD IN UK, IN PERSON & BY ZOOM, SOMETIMES ALSO IN USA & EUROPE.
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How can I donate to The Dorothy L Sayers Society?
The Dorothy L Sayers Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.sayers.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 Dorothy L Sayers Society?
The register records The Dorothy L Sayers Society 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 Dorothy L Sayers Society's trustees paid?
The Dorothy L Sayers Society's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2023 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Dorothy L Sayers Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Dorothy L Sayers Society: The Dorothy L Sayers Historical and Literary Society.
When was The Dorothy L Sayers Society registered as a charity?
The Dorothy L Sayers Society was entered on the register on 20 September 1976.