--- title: "The Charles Lamb Society — check charity number 1176897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Lamb Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176897. Education/training charity based in Bath Spa University. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-lamb-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:19.510Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Lamb Society is a registered charity (number 1176897) 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 £6,694 (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 Charles Lamb Society? Registered charity number 1176897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bath Spa University Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,694 Website [www.charleslambsociety.com](http://www.charleslambsociety.com/) ## What does The Charles Lamb Society do? Holds meetings and publishes research in the Charles Lamb Bulletin. Makes available to the public (at Guildhall Library in the City of London and the Guildhall Art Gallery) a collection of books, manuscripts and other material related to Lamb and his circle. Makes grants to universities and other bodies for bursaries for students attending conferences relating to Lamb's works and period. ## What causes is The Charles Lamb Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Lamb Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Lamb 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-charles-lamb-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.charleslambsociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Lamb Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Lamb Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176897) 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 Charles Lamb Society's charity number? The Charles Lamb Society's charity number is 1176897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176897? Search 1176897 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 Charles Lamb Society do? Holds meetings and publishes research in the Charles Lamb Bulletin. Makes available to the public (at Guildhall Library in the City of London and the Guildhall Art Gallery) a collection of books, manuscripts and other material related to Lamb and his circle. Makes grants to universities and other bodies for bursaries for students attending conferences relating to Lamb's works and period. Does The Charles Lamb Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Lamb 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 Charles Lamb Society? The Charles Lamb Society's website is http://www.charleslambsociety.com — 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/1176897).