--- title: "The Media Society — check charity number 313450 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Media Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313450. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 4th Floor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-media-society retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:04:15.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Media Society is a registered charity (number 313450) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,479 (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 Media Society? Registered charity number 313450 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 4th Floor Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,479 Website [www.themediasociety.com/index.php](http://www.themediasociety.com/index.php) ## What does The Media Society do? To:- promote research into the standards, performance, organisation & economics of the media. - provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge & opinion between people working in the media and those in public & political life, the professions, industry & education.- involve individuals in a debate about the role of mass communication- promote study of the media in educational establishments ## What causes is The Media Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Media Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Media 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-media-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.themediasociety.com/index.php) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Media Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Media Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313450) 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 Media Society's charity number? The Media Society's charity number is 313450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313450? Search 313450 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 Media Society do? To:- promote research into the standards, performance, organisation & economics of the media. - provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge & opinion between people working in the media and those in public & political life, the professions, industry & education.- involve individuals in a debate about the role of mass communication- promote study of the media in educational establishments Does The Media Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Media 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 Media Society? The Media Society's website is http://www.themediasociety.com/index.php — 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/313450).