--- title: "The Scientific Exploration Society — check charity number 267410 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Scientific Exploration Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 267410. Education/training charity based in Donhead St. Mary. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-scientific-exploration-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T03:14:58.384Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Scientific Exploration Society is a registered charity (number 267410) 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 £185,228 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Scientific Exploration Society? Registered charity number 267410 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Donhead St. Mary Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £185,228 Website [www.ses-explore.org](http://www.ses-explore.org/) ## What does The Scientific Exploration Society do? Promotes, organises and supports expeditions for the exploration of developing regions of the world for the purpose of advancing knowledge of, or research into, or for the purpose of educating individuals in the geography, history, archaeology, sociology, economics, ecology and geology of their regions. ## What causes is The Scientific Exploration Society registered for? Education/trainingAnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Scientific Exploration Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Scientific Exploration 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-scientific-exploration-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ses-explore.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Scientific Exploration Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Scientific Exploration Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 267410) 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 Scientific Exploration Society's charity number? The Scientific Exploration Society's charity number is 267410. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 267410? Search 267410 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 Scientific Exploration Society do? Promotes, organises and supports expeditions for the exploration of developing regions of the world for the purpose of advancing knowledge of, or research into, or for the purpose of educating individuals in the geography, history, archaeology, sociology, economics, ecology and geology of their regions. Does The Scientific Exploration Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scientific Exploration 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 Scientific Exploration Society? The Scientific Exploration Society's website is http://www.ses-explore.org — 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/267410).