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Registered charity · No. 288531

The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles

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The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£53,118
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£61,399
Registered charity number
288531
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Alton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.textilesociety.org.uk

Quick answer

The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles (number 288531) 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles do?

education through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles

Answers The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles 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

The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Texsoc
Previous names on the register
The Textile Society
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland

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; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles as a registered charity (number 288531) 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's charity number?
The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's charity number is 288531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288531?
Search 288531 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles do?
education through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries
Does The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles. 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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles?
The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's website listed in our register data is http://www.textilesociety.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 Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles?
The register records The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles 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.
Are The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's trustees paid?
The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles: The Textile Society.
When was The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles registered as a charity?
The Textile Society for the Study of the History, Art and Design of Textiles was entered on the register on 26 January 1984.

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.