--- title: "The City of Rochester Society — check charity number 252603 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The City of Rochester Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 252603. Education/training charity based in Gillingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-city-of-rochester-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:16:18.189Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The City of Rochester Society is a registered charity (number 252603) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,115 (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 City of Rochester Society? Registered charity number 252603 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gillingham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £12,115 Website [www.city-of-rochester.org.uk](http://www.city-of-rochester.org.uk/) ## What does The City of Rochester Society do? The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation. ## What causes is The City of Rochester Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The City of Rochester Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The City of Rochester 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-city-of-rochester-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.city-of-rochester.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The City of Rochester Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The City of Rochester Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 252603) 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 City of Rochester Society's charity number? The City of Rochester Society's charity number is 252603. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 252603? Search 252603 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 City of Rochester Society do? The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation. Does The City of Rochester Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The City of Rochester 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 City of Rochester Society? The City of Rochester Society's website is http://www.city-of-rochester.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/252603).