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title: "The Otford Society — check charity number 272974 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Otford Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272974. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shoreham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-otford-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:22:10.424Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Otford Society is a registered charity (number 272974) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £19,378 (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 Otford Society?

Registered charity number

272974

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Shoreham Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£19,378

Website

[www.otfordsociety.org.uk](http://www.otfordsociety.org.uk/)

## What does The Otford Society do?

The Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.

## What causes is The Otford Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. The Otford Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272974) 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 Otford Society's charity number?

The Otford Society's charity number is 272974. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272974?

Search 272974 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 Otford Society do?

The Otford Society is an Amenities Charity specialising in strengthening community ties, preserving the rural and historic character of Otford and improving the quality of Otford Villaeg Life by providing funding to improve village amenities. We raise funds through membership subscription, donations and by running community events and fund raising activities.

Does The Otford Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Otford Society's website is http://www.otfordsociety.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/272974).