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Registered charity · No. 1074552Charitable company50 Fitzroy Street

The Folklore Society

The Folklore Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in 50 Fitzroy Street.

Quick answer

The Folklore Society is a registered charity (number 1074552) 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. Its latest reported income was £92,059 (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 Folklore Society?

Registered charity number
1074552
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
50 Fitzroy Street
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£92,059

What does The Folklore Society do?

The Folklore Society is devoted to the study of traditional vernacular culture. Its objectives are to foster folklore research and recording worldwide and to make the results of these studies available to all persons whether members of the Society or not.

What causes is The Folklore Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Folklore Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Folklore 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 Folklore Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Folklore Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1074552) 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 Folklore Society's charity number?
The Folklore Society's charity number is 1074552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1074552?
Search 1074552 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 Folklore Society do?
The Folklore Society is devoted to the study of traditional vernacular culture. Its objectives are to foster folklore research and recording worldwide and to make the results of these studies available to all persons whether members of the Society or not.
Does The Folklore Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Folklore 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 Folklore Society?
The Folklore Society's website is http://www.folklore-society.com — 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.