Is The Meridian Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Meridian Society as a registered charity (number 1115664) 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 Meridian Society's charity number?

The Meridian Society's charity number is 1115664. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1115664?

Search 1115664 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 Meridian Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Meridian Society's website listed in our register data is http://themeridiansociety.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.

When was The Meridian Society registered as a charity?

The Meridian Society was entered on the register on 2 August 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05572806).

Registered charity · No. 1115664Charitable company

The Meridian Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about The Meridian Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,062
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,392
Registered charity number: 1115664
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: themeridiansociety.org.uk

Quick answer

The Meridian Society (number 1115664) 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 Meridian Society do?

Lectures, workshops, seminars, cultural trips to China, Chinese language courses, concerts. Awarded a grant in 2016 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for the project period 1st April to 31st March 2019 to document the Chinese Labour Corps in commemoration of their contribution to the British war effort in WW1.

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

From the annual return

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

Answers The Meridian 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 does not record The Meridian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 August 2006
Company number: 05572806 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout London · China

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Meridian Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Meridian Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Meridian Society as a registered charity (number 1115664) 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 Meridian Society's charity number?: The Meridian Society's charity number is 1115664. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1115664?: Search 1115664 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 Meridian Society do?: Lectures, workshops, seminars, cultural trips to China, Chinese language courses, concerts. Awarded a grant in 2016 by the Heritage Lottery Fund for the project period 1st April to 31st March 2019 to document the Chinese Labour Corps in commemoration of their contribution to the British war effort in WW1.
Does The Meridian Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Meridian 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 Meridian Society?: The Meridian Society's website listed in our register data is http://themeridiansociety.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 Meridian Society?: The register does not record The Meridian Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Meridian Society registered as a charity?: The Meridian Society was entered on the register on 2 August 2006. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05572806).

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.