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Registered charity · No. 1216779CIO

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# The Palaeontographical Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Palaeontographical Society?

Registered charity number

1216779

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Amgueddfa Cymru

Website

[www.palaeosoc.org](https://www.palaeosoc.org/)

Quick answer

The Palaeontographical Society (number 1216779) 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.

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Palaeontographical Society

Answers The Palaeontographical 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”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

9 February 2026

Where it says it operates

Throughout England and Wales

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 Palaeontographical Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Palaeontographical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Palaeontographical 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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Palaeontographical 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 Palaeontographical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Palaeontographical Society as a registered charity (number 1216779) 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 Palaeontographical Society's charity number?

The Palaeontographical Society's charity number is 1216779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216779?

Search 1216779 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 Palaeontographical Society do?

The Palaeontographical Society is registered with the Charity Commission for: arts/culture/heritage/science. See its official register entry for full details.

Does The Palaeontographical Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Palaeontographical Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.palaeosoc.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 Palaeontographical Society registered as a charity?

The Palaeontographical Society was entered on the register on 9 February 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1216779&subId=0).