--- title: "The Herculaneum Society — check charity number 1104632 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Herculaneum Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1104632. Education/training charity based in Dept of Classics & Ancient History. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-herculaneum-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:56:39.920Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Herculaneum Society is a registered charity (number 1104632) 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 £45,714 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 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](http://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. ## What causes is The Herculaneum Society registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Herculaneum Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Herculaneum 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-herculaneum-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.herculaneum.ox.ac.uk/) ## 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](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/1104632).