Is Herschel Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Herschel Society as a registered charity (number 276847) 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 Herschel Society's charity number?

Herschel Society's charity number is 276847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 276847?

Search 276847 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.

Does Herschel Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herschel 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 Herschel Society?

Herschel Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.herschelsociety.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.

What was Herschel Society previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Herschel Society: The William Herschel Society.

When was Herschel Society registered as a charity?

Herschel Society was entered on the register on 16 November 1978.

Registered charity · No. 276847

Herschel Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Herschel Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Herschel Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,298
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £3,155
Registered charity number: 276847
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bath
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.herschelsociety.org.uk

Quick answer

Herschel Society (number 276847) 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 Herschel Society do?

The objects of the Society shall be to advance the education of the public in the life and work of William Herschel (astronomer, scientist and musician) and his family, and to encourage greater understanding today of those same subjects.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Herschel Society

Answers Herschel 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Herschel 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 November 1978
Previous names on the register: The William Herschel Society
Where it says it operates: Somerset · Wiltshire · Bath and North East Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; 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 Herschel Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Herschel Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Herschel 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 Herschel Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Herschel Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Herschel Society as a registered charity (number 276847) 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 Herschel Society's charity number?: Herschel Society's charity number is 276847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 276847?: Search 276847 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 Herschel Society do?: The objects of the Society shall be to advance the education of the public in the life and work of William Herschel (astronomer, scientist and musician) and his family, and to encourage greater understanding today of those same subjects.
Does Herschel Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Herschel 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 Herschel Society?: Herschel Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.herschelsociety.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 Herschel Society?: The register records Herschel 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.
What was Herschel Society previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Herschel Society: The William Herschel Society.
When was Herschel Society registered as a charity?: Herschel Society was entered on the register on 16 November 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.