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title: "The Aristotelian Society — check charity number 254021 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Aristotelian Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254021. Education/training charity based in Room 280. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-aristotelian-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:54:49.676Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Aristotelian Society is a registered charity (number 254021) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £144,331 (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 The Aristotelian Society?

Registered charity number

254021

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Room 280

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£144,331

Website

[www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk](http://www.aristoteliansociety.org.uk/)

## What does The Aristotelian Society do?

The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London, throughout the academic year, to hear and discuss philosophical papers. These meetings are open to the public and the Proceedings are published as a journal. The Society holds an annual philosophy conference with the Mind Association and also makes grants to organisers of philosophy conferences.

## What causes is The Aristotelian Society registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Aristotelian Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Aristotelian 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Aristotelian Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Aristotelian Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254021) 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 The Aristotelian Society's charity number?

The Aristotelian Society's charity number is 254021. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 254021?

Search 254021 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 The Aristotelian Society do?

The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London, throughout the academic year, to hear and discuss philosophical papers. These meetings are open to the public and the Proceedings are published as a journal. The Society holds an annual philosophy conference with the Mind Association and also makes grants to organisers of philosophy conferences.

Does The Aristotelian Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Aristotelian 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 The Aristotelian Society?

The Aristotelian Society's website is http://www.aristoteliansociety.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/254021).