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The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity.
The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society (number 1158648) 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 Thomas Fowell Buxton Society do?
To advance the education of the public in general on the subject of the achievements of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton philanthropist and MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis 1818-37 and in particular his achievement of the abolition of Slavery throughout the British Empire by Act of Parliament in 1833.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society
Answers The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Thomas Fowell Buxton 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
The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Tfbs
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
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 Thomas Fowell Buxton Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
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Is The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society as a registered charity (number 1158648) 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.
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The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society's charity number is 1158648. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society do?
To advance the education of the public in general on the subject of the achievements of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton philanthropist and MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis 1818-37 and in particular his achievement of the abolition of Slavery throughout the British Empire by Act of Parliament in 1833.
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How can I donate to The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society?
The register records The Thomas Fowell Buxton 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.
Are The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society's trustees paid?
The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society registered as a charity?
The Thomas Fowell Buxton Society was entered on the register on 23 September 2014.