--- title: "The Discovery Society — check charity number 1186512 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Discovery Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186512. Education/training charity based in Stourport Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-discovery-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:49:47.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Discovery Society is a registered charity (number 1186512) 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 £1,680 (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 Discovery Society? Registered charity number 1186512 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stourport Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,680 ## What does The Discovery Society do? The Discovery Society is a Charitable Organisation attached to an 11-18 comprehensive Secondary School with the purpose of encouraging exploration and research. This includes supporting Duke of Edinburgh Award activities, Crest Award activities, participation in Operation Wallacea and organising programmes of visiting lecturers. Relevant opportunities and research partners are continually sought. ## What causes is The Discovery Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Discovery Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Discovery 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-discovery-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Discovery Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Discovery Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186512) 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 Discovery Society's charity number? The Discovery Society's charity number is 1186512. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186512? Search 1186512 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 Discovery Society do? The Discovery Society is a Charitable Organisation attached to an 11-18 comprehensive Secondary School with the purpose of encouraging exploration and research. This includes supporting Duke of Edinburgh Award activities, Crest Award activities, participation in Operation Wallacea and organising programmes of visiting lecturers. Relevant opportunities and research partners are continually sought. Does The Discovery Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Discovery 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 Discovery Society? The Discovery Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1186512).