The de Vere Society
The de Vere Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Milverton.
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What are the key facts about The de Vere Society?
- Registered charity number
- 297855
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Milverton
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £78,380
- Website
- deveresociety.co.uk
What does The de Vere Society do?
The Society exists to promote the study of the life and works of Shakespeare with the particular goal of establishing and presenting objective evidence that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author using the pseudonym William Shakespeare.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The de Vere Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The de Vere Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297855) 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 de Vere Society's charity number?
- The de Vere Society's charity number is 297855. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 297855?
- Search 297855 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 de Vere Society do?
- The Society exists to promote the study of the life and works of Shakespeare with the particular goal of establishing and presenting objective evidence that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was the author using the pseudonym William Shakespeare.
- Does The de Vere Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The de Vere 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 de Vere Society?
- The de Vere Society's website is http://deveresociety.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.