--- title: "The Gower Society — check charity number 1172919 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gower Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172919. Education/training charity based in Druslyn House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gower-society-2 retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:36:34.575Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gower Society is a registered charity (number 1172919) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £161,132 (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 Gower Society? Registered charity number 1172919 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Druslyn House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £161,132 Website [www.thegowersociety.org.uk](http://www.thegowersociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Gower Society do? The charity is currently dormant and expected to commence activities in the year to 31st December 2019. ## What causes is The Gower Society registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gower Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gower 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-gower-society-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thegowersociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gower Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gower Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172919) 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 Gower Society's charity number? The Gower Society's charity number is 1172919. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172919? Search 1172919 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 Gower Society do? The charity is currently dormant and expected to commence activities in the year to 31st December 2019. Does The Gower Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gower 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 Gower Society? The Gower Society's website is http://www.thegowersociety.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/1172919).