--- title: "The High Wycombe Society — check charity number 257897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The High Wycombe Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257897. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-high-wycombe-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:56:50.547Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The High Wycombe Society is a registered charity (number 257897) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £5,964 (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 High Wycombe Society? Registered charity number 257897 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,964 Website [www.highwycombesociety.org.uk](http://www.highwycombesociety.org.uk/) ## What does The High Wycombe Society do? The High Wycombe Society was founded in 1969 to bring together people who valued our town and wanted to prevent its deterioration in the face of the development pressures that had run rampant in the 1960s. Although the bodies that manage the town are today far more mindful than their predecessors of so much that is of value in our historic town, the work of the High Wycombe Society continues. ## What causes is The High Wycombe Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The High Wycombe Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The High Wycombe 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-high-wycombe-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.highwycombesociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The High Wycombe Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The High Wycombe Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257897) 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 High Wycombe Society's charity number? The High Wycombe Society's charity number is 257897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257897? Search 257897 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 High Wycombe Society do? The High Wycombe Society was founded in 1969 to bring together people who valued our town and wanted to prevent its deterioration in the face of the development pressures that had run rampant in the 1960s. Although the bodies that manage the town are today far more mindful than their predecessors of so much that is of value in our historic town, the work of the High Wycombe Society continues. Does The High Wycombe Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe Society? The High Wycombe Society's website is http://www.highwycombesociety.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/257897).