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title: "The English Place-Name Society — check charity number 257891 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The English Place-Name Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257891. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in School of English Studies. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-english-place-name-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:11:46.540Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The English Place-Name Society is a registered charity (number 257891) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,279 (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 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

Website

[www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/ins](http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/ins)

## 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?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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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](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/257891).