Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Wokingham Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 274988
Wokingham Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Wokingham Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
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What are the key facts about Wokingham Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £1,176
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £24,702
- Registered charity number
- 274988
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Wokingham
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.wokinghamsociety.org.uk
Quick answer
Wokingham Society (number 274988) 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 Wokingham Society do?
The Society aims to encourage conservation of the character and traditions of Wokingham, promotes the study of history of Wokingham and interest in the town's heritage and provide grants from the Society's funds to relevant local organisations.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wokingham Society
Answers Wokingham 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Wokingham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 Wokingham Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wokingham Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wokingham 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 Wokingham Society?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wokingham Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Wokingham Society as a registered charity (number 274988) 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 Wokingham Society's charity number?
- Wokingham Society's charity number is 274988. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 274988?
- Search 274988 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 Wokingham Society do?
- The Society aims to encourage conservation of the character and traditions of Wokingham, promotes the study of history of Wokingham and interest in the town's heritage and provide grants from the Society's funds to relevant local organisations.
- Does Wokingham Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wokingham 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 Wokingham Society?
- Wokingham Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.wokinghamsociety.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 Wokingham Society?
- The register does not record Wokingham Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Wokingham Society registered as a charity?
- Wokingham Society was entered on the register on 3 March 1978.
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.