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title: "The Peterborough Civic Society — check charity number 279306 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Peterborough Civic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279306. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Sutton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-peterborough-civic-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:38:14.032Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Peterborough Civic Society is a registered charity (number 279306) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £8,596 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Peterborough Civic Society?

Registered charity number

279306

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Sutton

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£8,596

Website

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

## What does The Peterborough Civic Society do?

The objectives of the Society is to promote high standards of planning, civic pride, public education in the geography, history and architecture within Peterborough. Also to secure protection and to preserve the development and improvement of features of historic, cultural or public interest throughout the city and its' environs.

## What causes is The Peterborough Civic Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. The Peterborough Civic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279306) 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 Peterborough Civic Society's charity number?

The Peterborough Civic Society's charity number is 279306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 279306?

Search 279306 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 Peterborough Civic Society do?

The objectives of the Society is to promote high standards of planning, civic pride, public education in the geography, history and architecture within Peterborough. Also to secure protection and to preserve the development and improvement of features of historic, cultural or public interest throughout the city and its' environs.

Does The Peterborough Civic Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Peterborough Civic 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 Peterborough Civic Society?

The Peterborough Civic Society's website is http://www.peterboroughcivicsociety.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/279306).