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title: "The Filtration Society — check charity number 326503 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Filtration Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 326503. Education/training charity based in Chester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-filtration-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:04:46.276Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Filtration Society is a registered charity (number 326503) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £8 (year ending 2022-04-05). 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 Filtration Society?

Registered charity number

326503

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Chester

Latest income (year ending 2022-04-05)

£8

Website

[www.filtsoc.org](http://www.filtsoc.org/)

## What does The Filtration Society do?

The Filtration Society promotes the use of filtration in all Industrial Applications and promotes new technology and technical developments to interest groups in the UK and abroad. The Filtration Society also monitors technical papers presented at research level and makes a number of awards to students and academics.

## What causes is The Filtration Society registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Filtration Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Filtration 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 Filtration Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Filtration Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 326503) 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 Filtration Society's charity number?

The Filtration Society's charity number is 326503. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 326503?

Search 326503 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 Filtration Society do?

The Filtration Society promotes the use of filtration in all Industrial Applications and promotes new technology and technical developments to interest groups in the UK and abroad. The Filtration Society also monitors technical papers presented at research level and makes a number of awards to students and academics.

Does The Filtration Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Filtration 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 Filtration Society?

The Filtration Society's website is http://www.filtsoc.org — 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/326503).