The English Place-Name Society
The English Place-Name Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in School of English Studies.
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What are the key facts about The English Place-Name Society?
- Registered charity number
- 257891
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- School of English Studies
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £19,279
What does The English Place-Name Society do?
Research and publication of books relating to English place-names.
What causes is The English Place-Name Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The English Place-Name Society yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The English Place-Name 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The English Place-Name Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The English Place-Name Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257891) 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 English Place-Name Society's charity number?
- The English Place-Name Society's charity number is 257891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 257891?
- Search 257891 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 English Place-Name Society do?
- Research and publication of books relating to English place-names.
- Does The English Place-Name Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The English Place-Name 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 English Place-Name Society?
- The English Place-Name Society's website is http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/ins — 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.