Is The Epping Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Epping Society as a registered charity (number 263649) 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 Epping Society's charity number?

The Epping Society's charity number is 263649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 263649?

Search 263649 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.

Does The Epping Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Epping 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 Epping Society?

The Epping Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.eppingsociety.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.

When was The Epping Society registered as a charity?

The Epping Society was entered on the register on 29 February 1972.

Registered charity · No. 263649

The Epping Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Epping Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Epping Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,054
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,994
Registered charity number: 263649
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): c/o Epping Town Council
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.eppingsociety.org

Quick answer

The Epping Society (number 263649) 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 Epping Society do?

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE HELD DURING THE YEAR. THERE IS AN ACTIVE PROGRAMME OF PLANNING REVIEWS.THE SOCIETY'S AIMS ARE TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE THE AMENITIES OF EPPING TOWN AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTAN ELECTED COMMITTEE MEETS BI-MONTHLY AND ALSO COMMUNICATES ONLINE AND OFFICERS MEET AD HOC TO DISCUSS MATTERS APPROPRIATE TO ACHIEVING THESE ENDS.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Epping Society

Answers The Epping 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 records The Epping 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 February 1972
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Epping Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Epping Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Epping 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 Epping Society?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Epping Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Epping Society as a registered charity (number 263649) 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 Epping Society's charity number?: The Epping Society's charity number is 263649. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 263649?: Search 263649 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 Epping Society do?: MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE HELD DURING THE YEAR. THERE IS AN ACTIVE PROGRAMME OF PLANNING REVIEWS.THE SOCIETY'S AIMS ARE TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE THE AMENITIES OF EPPING TOWN AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTAN ELECTED COMMITTEE MEETS BI-MONTHLY AND ALSO COMMUNICATES ONLINE AND OFFICERS MEET AD HOC TO DISCUSS MATTERS APPROPRIATE TO ACHIEVING THESE ENDS.
Does The Epping Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Epping 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 Epping Society?: The Epping Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.eppingsociety.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 Epping Society?: The register records The Epping 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.
When was The Epping Society registered as a charity?: The Epping Society was entered on the register on 29 February 1972.

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.