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title: "The Kipling Society — check charity number 278885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Kipling Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278885. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Doomsday Garden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-kipling-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:52:11.488Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Kipling Society is a registered charity (number 278885) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £26,410 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Kipling Society?

Registered charity number

278885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Doomsday Garden

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£26,410

Website

[www.kiplingsociety.co.uk](http://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/)

## What does The Kipling Society do?

The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.

## What causes is The Kipling Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Kipling 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 Kipling Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Kipling Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278885) 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 Kipling Society's charity number?

The Kipling Society's charity number is 278885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278885?

Search 278885 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 Kipling Society do?

The Kipling Society is for anyone interested in the prose and verse and life and times of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). It organises meetings and other events with guest speakers, manages a website and other on-line presences, publishes a newsletter and a peer-reviewed quarterly journal, maintains a library, and organises writing competitions.

Does The Kipling Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Kipling Society's website is http://www.kiplingsociety.co.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/278885).