Is The Preston Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Preston Society as a registered charity (number 221685) 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 Preston Society's charity number?

The Preston Society's charity number is 221685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 221685?

Search 221685 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 Preston Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Preston Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.prestonsociety.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.

What was The Preston Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Preston Society: Preston Scientific Society.

When was The Preston Society registered as a charity?

The Preston Society was entered on the register on 3 March 1965.

Registered charity · No. 221685

The Preston Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Preston Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about The Preston Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,803
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £3,320
Registered charity number: 221685
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Grimsargh
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.prestonsociety.co.uk

Quick answer

The Preston Society (number 221685) 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 Preston Society do?

Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.

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

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

Answers The Preston 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 Preston 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: 3 March 1965
Previous names on the register: Preston Scientific Society
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Preston Society registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Preston Society as a registered charity (number 221685) 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 Preston Society's charity number?: The Preston Society's charity number is 221685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 221685?: Search 221685 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 Preston Society do?: Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.
Does The Preston Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Preston 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 Preston Society?: The Preston Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.prestonsociety.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 Preston Society?: The register records The Preston 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 Preston Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Preston Society: Preston Scientific Society.
When was The Preston Society registered as a charity?: The Preston Society was entered on the register on 3 March 1965.

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.