The Wilberforce Society (number 1169450) 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 Wilberforce Society do?
(1) Promoting the discussion, the consideration of, and research into matters of public life or importance;(2) Publishing results of research and discussion on matters of public life or importance;(3) Hosting educational events including, but not limited to, conferences and lectures on topics of public life or importance; and(4) Providing opportunities to encourage the exchange of ideas.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Wilberforce Society
Answers The Wilberforce Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 does not record The Wilberforce Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Wilberforce Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Tws
Where it says it operates
Cambridgeshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
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 Wilberforce Society registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wilberforce Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Wilberforce 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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The register data used for this profile lists The Wilberforce Society as a registered charity (number 1169450) 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 Wilberforce Society's charity number?
The Wilberforce Society's charity number is 1169450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169450?
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What does The Wilberforce Society do?
(1) Promoting the discussion, the consideration of, and research into matters of public life or importance;(2) Publishing results of research and discussion on matters of public life or importance;(3) Hosting educational events including, but not limited to, conferences and lectures on topics of public life or importance; and(4) Providing opportunities to encourage the exchange of ideas.
Does The Wilberforce Society have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Wilberforce Society?
The Wilberforce Society's website listed in our register data is http://thewilberforcesociety.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 Wilberforce Society?
The register does not record The Wilberforce Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Wilberforce Society's trustees paid?
The Wilberforce Society's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Wilberforce Society registered as a charity?
The Wilberforce Society was entered on the register on 3 October 2016.