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title: "The Kew Society — check charity number 1173016 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Kew Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173016. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Cumberland Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-kew-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:06:11.537Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Kew Society is a registered charity (number 1173016) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £12,481 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Kew Society?

Registered charity number

1173016

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cumberland Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£12,481

Website

[www.kewsociety.org](http://www.kewsociety.org/)

## What does The Kew Society do?

For Kew and adjacent areas, to-promote high standards of planning and architecture-educate the public in the geography, history, natural history, architecture and archaeology-secure the preservation, protection, development, improvement and enhancement of features of beauty or historic or public interest or public amenities-or for such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide

## What causes is The Kew Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Kew Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Kew 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Kew Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Kew Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173016) 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 Kew Society's charity number?

The Kew Society's charity number is 1173016. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1173016?

Search 1173016 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 Kew Society do?

For Kew and adjacent areas, to-promote high standards of planning and architecture-educate the public in the geography, history, natural history, architecture and archaeology-secure the preservation, protection, development, improvement and enhancement of features of beauty or historic or public interest or public amenities-or for such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall decide

Does The Kew Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Kew 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 Kew Society?

The Kew Society's website is http://www.kewsociety.org — 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/1173016).