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title: "Joseph Conrad Society (UK) — check charity number 270586 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Joseph Conrad Society (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 270586. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Teddington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joseph-conrad-society-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:56:39.977Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Joseph Conrad Society (UK) is a registered charity (number 270586) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £25,479 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Joseph Conrad Society (UK)?

Registered charity number

270586

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Teddington

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£25,479

Website

[www.josephconradsociety.org](http://www.josephconradsociety.org/)

## What does Joseph Conrad Society (UK) do?

We publish the premier Conrad journal, The Conradian, appearing twice annually, hold an annual international conference in the early summer, award an annual essay prize, and promote the study of Conrad by offering, when possible, resources and support to scholars without, or with limited access to, university or other sources of funding.

## What causes is Joseph Conrad Society (UK) registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph Conrad Society (UK) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joseph Conrad Society (UK) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Joseph Conrad Society (UK) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Joseph Conrad Society (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 270586) 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 Joseph Conrad Society (UK)'s charity number?

Joseph Conrad Society (UK)'s charity number is 270586. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 270586?

Search 270586 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 Joseph Conrad Society (UK) do?

We publish the premier Conrad journal, The Conradian, appearing twice annually, hold an annual international conference in the early summer, award an annual essay prize, and promote the study of Conrad by offering, when possible, resources and support to scholars without, or with limited access to, university or other sources of funding.

Does Joseph Conrad Society (UK) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph Conrad Society (UK). 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 Joseph Conrad Society (UK)?

Joseph Conrad Society (UK)'s website is http://www.josephconradsociety.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/270586).