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Registered charity · No. 221685Grimsargh

The Preston Society

The Preston Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, animals, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Grimsargh.

Quick answer

The Preston Society is a registered charity (number 221685) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,803 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Preston Society?

Registered charity number
221685
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Grimsargh
Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
£3,803

What does The Preston Society do?

Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.

What causes is The Preston Society registered for?

Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Preston Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Preston 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Preston Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Preston Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221685) 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 Preston Society's charity number?
The Preston Society's charity number is 221685. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 221685?
Search 221685 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 Preston Society do?
Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.
Does The Preston Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Preston 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 Preston Society?
The Preston Society's website is http://www.prestonsociety.co.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.