--- title: "Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society — check charity number 1047498 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047498. Education/training charity based in Oadby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leicester-literary-and-philosophical-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:54:42.526Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society is a registered charity (number 1047498) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £14,161 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society? Registered charity number 1047498 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oadby Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £14,161 Website [www.leicesterlitandphil.org.uk](http://www.leicesterlitandphil.org.uk/) ## What does Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society do? The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council. ## What causes is Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leicester Literary and Philosophical 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=leicester-literary-and-philosophical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leicesterlitandphil.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047498) 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's charity number? Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's charity number is 1047498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047498? Search 1047498 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society do? The Society organises an annual series of lectures, usually held in Leicester New Walk Museum, for the advancement of education in Literature, Science and the Arts. It publishes proceedings and supports the museum. Natural History and Geology Sections organise further events. The Society has close links with Leicester, De Montfort and Loughborough universities and Leicester City Council. Does Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leicester Literary and Philosophical 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 Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society? Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society's website is http://www.leicesterlitandphil.org.uk — 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/1047498).