Is The Potters Bar Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Potters Bar Society as a registered charity (number 1087470) 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 Potters Bar Society's charity number?

The Potters Bar Society's charity number is 1087470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1087470?

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Does The Potters Bar Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar Society?

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When was The Potters Bar Society registered as a charity?

The Potters Bar Society was entered on the register on 11 July 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1087470

The Potters Bar Society

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The Potters Bar Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Potters Bar Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,355
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,236
Registered charity number: 1087470
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Potters Bar
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.pbsoc.org.uk

Quick answer

The Potters Bar Society (number 1087470) 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 Potters Bar Society do?

The Potters Bar Society has been campaigning since 1961 on matters affecting the local enviroment and community. We scrutinise planning applications, oppose plans which would result in loss of amenities, and take action against the effect of noise and traffic and similar issues which might impact on the services and character of Potters Bar including both the town and the surrounding Green Belt.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Potters Bar Society

Answers The Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar 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: 11 July 2001
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Potters Bar Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Potters Bar Society yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Potters Bar Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Potters Bar Society as a registered charity (number 1087470) 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 Potters Bar Society's charity number?: The Potters Bar Society's charity number is 1087470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1087470?: Search 1087470 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 Potters Bar Society do?: The Potters Bar Society has been campaigning since 1961 on matters affecting the local enviroment and community. We scrutinise planning applications, oppose plans which would result in loss of amenities, and take action against the effect of noise and traffic and similar issues which might impact on the services and character of Potters Bar including both the town and the surrounding Green Belt.
Does The Potters Bar Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar Society?: The Potters Bar Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.pbsoc.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 Potters Bar Society?: The register records The Potters Bar 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.
When was The Potters Bar Society registered as a charity?: The Potters Bar Society was entered on the register on 11 July 2001.

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.