--- title: "The Clapham Society — check charity number 279595 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Clapham Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279595. Environment/conservation/heritage 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-clapham-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:53:56.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Clapham Society is a registered charity (number 279595) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,183 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Clapham Society? Registered charity number 279595 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,183 Website [claphamsociety.com](http://claphamsociety.com/) ## What does The Clapham Society do? To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham. ## What causes is The Clapham Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Clapham Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Clapham 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-clapham-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://claphamsociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Clapham Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Clapham Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279595) 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 Clapham Society's charity number? The Clapham Society's charity number is 279595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279595? Search 279595 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 Clapham Society do? To promote and encourage the following objects:- 1) To encourage high standards in architecture & planning. 2) To stimulate public interest in Clapham and care for its beauty, history and character of the area and its surroundings. 3) To encourage the preservation, protection, development and enhancement of features of historic interest or public amenity in Clapham. Does The Clapham Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Clapham 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 Clapham Society? The Clapham Society's website is http://claphamsociety.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/279595).