--- title: "River Thames Society — check charity number 288380 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Thames Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288380. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Beaumont Hose. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/river-thames-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:08:54.399Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Thames Society is a registered charity (number 288380) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £48,843 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 River Thames Society? Registered charity number 288380 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Beaumont Hose Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £48,843 Website [www.riverthamessociety.org.uk](http://www.riverthamessociety.org.uk/) ## What does River Thames Society do? The principal activity of the River Thames Society continues to be that of preserving and promoting the beauties and amenities of the River Thames ## What causes is River Thames Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Thames Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River Thames 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=river-thames-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riverthamessociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Thames Society a legitimate charity? Yes. River Thames Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288380) 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 River Thames Society's charity number? River Thames Society's charity number is 288380. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288380? Search 288380 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 River Thames Society do? The principal activity of the River Thames Society continues to be that of preserving and promoting the beauties and amenities of the River Thames Does River Thames Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Thames 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 River Thames Society? River Thames Society's website is http://www.riverthamessociety.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/288380).