--- title: "The Black Society — check charity number 1194762 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Black Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194762. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-black-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:51:21.061Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Black Society is a registered charity (number 1194762) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Black Society? Registered charity number 1194762 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website [theblacksociety.co.uk](https://theblacksociety.co.uk/) ## What does The Black Society do? We work in collaboration with Black-led organizations across the UK to support underserved communities and underrepresented people by providing; 1)access to opportunities within corporate roles and self-employment, 2)resources for community groups to thrive, 3)support for Black entrepreneurs through resources, and networking, 4)support for young people and families, 5)sports & health activities ## What causes is The Black Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Black Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Black 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=the-black-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://theblacksociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Black Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Black Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194762) 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 Black Society's charity number? The Black Society's charity number is 1194762. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194762? Search 1194762 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 Black Society do? We work in collaboration with Black-led organizations across the UK to support underserved communities and underrepresented people by providing; 1)access to opportunities within corporate roles and self-employment, 2)resources for community groups to thrive, 3)support for Black entrepreneurs through resources, and networking, 4)support for young people and families, 5)sports & health activities Does The Black Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Black 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 Black Society? The Black Society's website is https://theblacksociety.co.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/1194762).