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Registered charity · No. 1137522Luton

The Burgon Society

The Burgon Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Luton.

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The Burgon Society is a registered charity (number 1137522) 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. Its latest reported income was £22,763 (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 Burgon Society?

Registered charity number
1137522
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Luton
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£22,763

What does The Burgon Society do?

Futherance of education in particular through the study of academical dress in all its aspects and the publication and dissemination of research concerning academical dress.

What causes is The Burgon Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Burgon Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Burgon 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Burgon Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Burgon Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137522) 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 Burgon Society's charity number?
The Burgon Society's charity number is 1137522. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1137522?
Search 1137522 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 Burgon Society do?
Futherance of education in particular through the study of academical dress in all its aspects and the publication and dissemination of research concerning academical dress.
Does The Burgon Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burgon 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 Burgon Society?
The Burgon Society's website is http://www.burgon.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.