--- title: "The Orchid Society of Great Britain — check charity number 261273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Orchid Society of Great Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261273. Education/training charity based in Crawley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-orchid-society-of-great-britain retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:24:33.731Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Orchid Society of Great Britain is a registered charity (number 261273) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £32,155 (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 Orchid Society of Great Britain? Registered charity number 261273 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crawley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £32,155 Website [www.osgb.org.uk](http://www.osgb.org.uk/) ## What does The Orchid Society of Great Britain do? The object of the Society is the furtherance of the knowledge and conservation of Orchidaceous plants by encouraging the cultivation of these plants; also gathering and disseminating particulars of their cultivation by holding meetings and shows, and publication of a quarterly Journal. ## What causes is The Orchid Society of Great Britain registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orchid Society of Great Britain yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orchid Society of Great Britain 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-orchid-society-of-great-britain&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.osgb.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Orchid Society of Great Britain a legitimate charity? Yes. The Orchid Society of Great Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261273) 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 Orchid Society of Great Britain's charity number? The Orchid Society of Great Britain's charity number is 261273. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261273? Search 261273 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 Orchid Society of Great Britain do? The object of the Society is the furtherance of the knowledge and conservation of Orchidaceous plants by encouraging the cultivation of these plants; also gathering and disseminating particulars of their cultivation by holding meetings and shows, and publication of a quarterly Journal. Does The Orchid Society of Great Britain have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orchid Society of Great Britain. 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 Orchid Society of Great Britain? The Orchid Society of Great Britain's website is http://www.osgb.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/261273).