--- title: "Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland — check charity number 1077455 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077455. Education/training charity based in Stow on the Wold. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-for-name-studies-in-britain-and-ireland retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:30:54.903Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland is a registered charity (number 1077455) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,760 (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 Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland? Registered charity number 1077455 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stow on the Wold Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,760 Website [www.snsbi.org.uk](http://www.snsbi.org.uk/) ## What does Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland do? The Society has about 200 members from the UK, Eire, and overseas. It publishes an annual scholarly journal, Nomina, and an occasional newsletter for members. It organises regular conferences, open to non-members. During 2010 it held a 3-day conference Carmarthern which was sponsored by Bwrdd Yr Laith, the Welsh Language Board. ## What causes is Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland 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=society-for-name-studies-in-britain-and-ireland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.snsbi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077455) 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 Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland's charity number? Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland's charity number is 1077455. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1077455? Search 1077455 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 Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland do? The Society has about 200 members from the UK, Eire, and overseas. It publishes an annual scholarly journal, Nomina, and an occasional newsletter for members. It organises regular conferences, open to non-members. During 2010 it held a 3-day conference Carmarthern which was sponsored by Bwrdd Yr Laith, the Welsh Language Board. Does Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland. 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 Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland? Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland's website is http://www.snsbi.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/1077455).