--- title: "The Islington Society — check charity number 261143 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Islington Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261143. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 80-82 Upper Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-islington-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T12:51:44.016Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Islington Society is a registered charity (number 261143) 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 £2,577 (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 Islington Society? Registered charity number 261143 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 80-82 Upper Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,577 Website [www.islingtonsociety.org.uk](http://www.islingtonsociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Islington Society do? A general overview of the conservation, and enhancement, of the environment of the London Borough of Islington with object of encouraging the promotion and safeguarding of its amenities. ## What causes is The Islington Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Islington Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Islington 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-islington-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.islingtonsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Islington Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Islington Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261143) 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 Islington Society's charity number? The Islington Society's charity number is 261143. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261143? Search 261143 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 Islington Society do? A general overview of the conservation, and enhancement, of the environment of the London Borough of Islington with object of encouraging the promotion and safeguarding of its amenities. Does The Islington Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Islington 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 Islington Society? The Islington Society's website is http://www.islingtonsociety.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/261143).