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title: "The Beatrix Potter Society — check charity number 1175188 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Beatrix Potter Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175188. Education/training charity based in Lake Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-beatrix-potter-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:59:28.148Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Beatrix Potter Society is a registered charity (number 1175188) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £48,965 (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 The Beatrix Potter Society?

Registered charity number

1175188

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lake Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£48,965

Website

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

## What does The Beatrix Potter Society do?

The Society shall seek to educate the public in and promote research into the life and works of Beatrix Potter by charitable ways and for the public benefit, and the Society shall publish the results of research. We welcome members worldwide.

## What causes is The Beatrix Potter Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Beatrix Potter 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 Beatrix Potter Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Beatrix Potter Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175188) 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 Beatrix Potter Society's charity number?

The Beatrix Potter Society's charity number is 1175188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1175188?

Search 1175188 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 Beatrix Potter Society do?

The Society shall seek to educate the public in and promote research into the life and works of Beatrix Potter by charitable ways and for the public benefit, and the Society shall publish the results of research. We welcome members worldwide.

Does The Beatrix Potter Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Beatrix Potter 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 Beatrix Potter Society?

The Beatrix Potter Society's website is http://www.beatrixpottersociety.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/1175188).