--- title: "Harpenden Society — check charity number 278154 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harpenden Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278154. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Harpenden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:30:08.259Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harpenden Society is a registered charity (number 278154) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £6,985 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Harpenden Society? Registered charity number 278154 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harpenden Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,985 Website [www.harpendensociety.org](http://www.harpendensociety.org/) ## What does Harpenden Society do? We stimulate public interest in the local area to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environmental quality. We hold public meetings with speakers on topical subjects. We award the Harpenden Society Plaque and environmental certificates for projects which enhance the local environment. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We provide information and advice to local residents. ## What causes is Harpenden Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=harpenden-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harpendensociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harpenden Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Harpenden Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278154) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Harpenden Society's charity number? Harpenden Society's charity number is 278154. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278154? Search 278154 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 Harpenden Society do? We stimulate public interest in the local area to promote high standards of planning, architecture and environmental quality. We hold public meetings with speakers on topical subjects. We award the Harpenden Society Plaque and environmental certificates for projects which enhance the local environment. We publish a quarterly newsletter. We provide information and advice to local residents. Does Harpenden Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden 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 Harpenden Society? Harpenden Society's website is http://www.harpendensociety.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/278154).