Is The Media Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Media Society as a registered charity (number 313450) 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 Media Society's charity number?

The Media Society's charity number is 313450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 313450?

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Does The Media Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Media Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.themediasociety.com/index.php. 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.

What was The Media Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Media Society: The Media Society Limited (Institute of Journalists Foundation).

When was The Media Society registered as a charity?

The Media Society was entered on the register on 26 April 1973. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01103573).

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The Media Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Media Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about The Media Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,945
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,856
Registered charity number: 313450
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 4th Floor
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.themediasociety.com/index.php

Quick answer

The Media Society (number 313450) 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 Media Society do?

To:- promote research into the standards, performance, organisation & economics of the media. - provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge & opinion between people working in the media and those in public & political life, the professions, industry & education.- involve individuals in a debate about the role of mass communication- promote study of the media in educational establishments

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

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

Answers The Media 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 Media 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: 26 April 1973
Company number: 01103573 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: The Media Society Limited (Institute of Journalists Foundation)
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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.

What causes is The Media Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

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

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

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Media Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Media Society as a registered charity (number 313450) 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 Media Society's charity number?: The Media Society's charity number is 313450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 313450?: Search 313450 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 Media Society do?: To:- promote research into the standards, performance, organisation & economics of the media. - provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge & opinion between people working in the media and those in public & political life, the professions, industry & education.- involve individuals in a debate about the role of mass communication- promote study of the media in educational establishments
Does The Media Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Media 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 Media Society?: The Media Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.themediasociety.com/index.php. 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 Media Society?: The register records The Media 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.
What was The Media Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Media Society: The Media Society Limited (Institute of Journalists Foundation).
When was The Media Society registered as a charity?: The Media Society was entered on the register on 26 April 1973. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01103573).

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.