The Herculaneum Society
The Herculaneum Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Dept of Classics & Ancient History.
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What are the key facts about The Herculaneum Society?
- Registered charity number
- 1104632
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- Dept of Classics & Ancient History
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
- £45,714
- Website
- www.herculaneum.ox.ac.uk
What does The Herculaneum Society do?
The objects of the charity are to advance to education of the public concerning the World Heritage Site of Herculaneum, to promote research into Herculaneum including the continuing investigation of the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum and its papyri, and to promote the conservation of the artefacts and buildings at Herculaneum.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Herculaneum Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Herculaneum Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1104632) 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 Herculaneum Society's charity number?
- The Herculaneum Society's charity number is 1104632. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1104632?
- Search 1104632 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 Herculaneum Society do?
- The objects of the charity are to advance to education of the public concerning the World Heritage Site of Herculaneum, to promote research into Herculaneum including the continuing investigation of the Villa of the Papyri at Herculaneum and its papyri, and to promote the conservation of the artefacts and buildings at Herculaneum.
- Does The Herculaneum Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum Society?
- The Herculaneum Society's website is http://www.herculaneum.ox.ac.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.