The Kipling Society (number 278885) 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 Kipling Society do?
The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Kipling Society
Answers The Kipling Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 Kipling 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 Kipling Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Australia · France · India · Ukraine · United States · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Kipling Society registered for?
Arts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Kipling Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Kipling Society.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Kipling Society as a registered charity (number 278885) 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 Kipling Society's charity number?
The Kipling Society's charity number is 278885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 278885?
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What does The Kipling Society do?
The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Kipling 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 Kipling Society?
The Kipling Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.kiplingsociety.co.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 Kipling Society?
The register records The Kipling 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 Kipling Society's trustees paid?
The Kipling Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Kipling Society registered as a charity?
The Kipling Society was entered on the register on 30 November 1979.