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Registered charity · No. 272901St. Pancras Chambers

The King's English Society

The King's English Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in St. Pancras Chambers.

Quick answer

The King's English Society is a registered charity (number 272901) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £6,701 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
272901
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
St. Pancras Chambers
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£6,701

What the charity does

To promote the maintenance, knowledge, understanding, development and appreciation of the English language as used in both speech and writing; to educate the public in its correct and elegant usage; and to discourage anything detrimental to clarity or euphony.

Registered causes

Education/training

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The King's English Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The King's English Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The King's English Society is a registered charity (number 272901) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The King's English Society do?
To promote the maintenance, knowledge, understanding, development and appreciation of the English language as used in both speech and writing; to educate the public in its correct and elegant usage; and to discourage anything detrimental to clarity or euphony.
How can I donate to The King's English Society?
The King's English Society's website is https://kingsenglishsociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.