Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Weald of Kent Protection Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
The Weald of Kent Protection Society (number 261992) 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society do?
To protect & enhance the character of the Kentish Wealden towns, villages & countryside, to safeguard the amenities of the Weald of Kent.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Weald of Kent Protection Society
Answers The Weald of Kent Protection Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Weald of Kent Protection 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Wkps
Previous names on the register
The Weald of Kent Preservation Society
Where it says it operates
Kent
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Weald of Kent Protection Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Weald of Kent Protection Society.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is The Weald of Kent Protection Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Weald of Kent Protection Society as a registered charity (number 261992) 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society's charity number?
The Weald of Kent Protection Society's charity number is 261992. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 261992?
Search 261992 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society do?
To protect & enhance the character of the Kentish Wealden towns, villages & countryside, to safeguard the amenities of the Weald of Kent.
Does The Weald of Kent Protection Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Weald of Kent Protection 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society?
The Weald of Kent Protection Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wkps.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 Weald of Kent Protection Society?
The register records The Weald of Kent Protection 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 Weald of Kent Protection Society's trustees paid?
The Weald of Kent Protection Society's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for acting as a trustee). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was The Weald of Kent Protection Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Weald of Kent Protection Society: The Weald of Kent Preservation Society.
When was The Weald of Kent Protection Society registered as a charity?
The Weald of Kent Protection Society was entered on the register on 1 January 1971.