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title: "The Finchley Society — check charity number 266403 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Finchley Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266403. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-finchley-society
retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:06:34.885Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Finchley Society is a registered charity (number 266403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £12,579 (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 Finchley Society?

Registered charity number

266403

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£12,579

Website

[www.finchleysociety.org.uk](http://www.finchleysociety.org.uk/)

## What does The Finchley Society do?

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

## What causes is The Finchley Society registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. The Finchley Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266403) 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 Finchley Society's charity number?

The Finchley Society's charity number is 266403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 266403?

Search 266403 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 Finchley Society do?

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

Does The Finchley Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Finchley Society's website is http://www.finchleysociety.org.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](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/266403).