The Bibliographical Society
The Bibliographical Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Room 234A.
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What are the key facts about The Bibliographical Society?
- Registered charity number
- 229524
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Room 234A
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £202,244
- Website
- www.bibsoc.org.uk
What does The Bibliographical Society do?
The Bibliographical Society promotes and encourages study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography, the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the history of bookbinding, the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries, provenance, readership, and book collecting.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Bibliographical Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Bibliographical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 229524) 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 Bibliographical Society's charity number?
- The Bibliographical Society's charity number is 229524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 229524?
- Search 229524 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 Bibliographical Society do?
- The Bibliographical Society promotes and encourages study and research in historical, analytical, descriptive and textual bibliography, the making and use of manuscripts, the history of printing, publishing and illustration, the history of bookbinding, the history of the book, as well as the history of libraries, provenance, readership, and book collecting.
- Does The Bibliographical Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bibliographical 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 Bibliographical Society?
- The Bibliographical Society's website is http://www.bibsoc.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.