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title: "The Philological Society — check charity number 1014370 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Philological Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1014370. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-philological-society
retrieved: 2026-08-27T16:37:19.294Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Philological Society is a registered charity (number 1014370) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £96,335 (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 Philological Society?

Registered charity number

1014370

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£96,335

Website

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

## What does The Philological Society do?

The objects of the Society are to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities and the history of languages. To this end it organises regular meetings and conferences, publishes a journal and supports the publication of academic books.

## What causes is The Philological Society registered for?

Education/training

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

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

Yes. The Philological Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1014370) 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 Philological Society's charity number?

The Philological Society's charity number is 1014370. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1014370?

Search 1014370 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 Philological Society do?

The objects of the Society are to investigate and promote the study and knowledge of the structure, the affinities and the history of languages. To this end it organises regular meetings and conferences, publishes a journal and supports the publication of academic books.

Does The Philological Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Philological Society's website is http://www.philsoc.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/1014370).