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Registered charity · No. 212538Charitable companyGreenwich

The Palestine Exploration Fund

The Palestine Exploration Fund is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Greenwich.

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The Palestine Exploration Fund is a registered charity (number 212538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £287,088 (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 Palestine Exploration Fund?

Registered charity number
212538
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Greenwich
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£287,088

What does The Palestine Exploration Fund do?

Learned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers

What causes is The Palestine Exploration Fund registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Palestine Exploration Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Palestine Exploration Fund 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Palestine Exploration Fund a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Palestine Exploration Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212538) 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 Palestine Exploration Fund's charity number?
The Palestine Exploration Fund's charity number is 212538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 212538?
Search 212538 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 Palestine Exploration Fund do?
Learned Society for the study of the archaeology, history, geography, natural history of the Levant.-Publish journal PEQ;-Publish Research volumes;-Hold regular free lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences and courses at the premises and other venues-Give annual research grants;-hold research collections and literacy accessible to members-provide training for student volunteers
Does The Palestine Exploration Fund have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Palestine Exploration Fund. 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 Palestine Exploration Fund?
The Palestine Exploration Fund's website is http://www.pef.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.