--- title: "The Soho Society — check charity number 1146589 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Soho Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146589. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 55 Dean Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-soho-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:49:59.579Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Soho Society is a registered charity (number 1146589) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £57,112 (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 Soho Society? Registered charity number 1146589 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 55 Dean Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £57,112 Website [www.thesohosociety.org.uk](http://www.thesohosociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Soho Society do? The charity operates in Soho. Its planning and licensing sub committees look at all the planning and licensing applications for the area and support, object or comment on them as appropriate. The charity, where appropriate, plays a lobbying, campaigning and influencing role in all aspects of Soho life. The charity seeks to foster community in Soho by supporting a wide range of social events. ## What causes is The Soho Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Soho Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Soho 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-soho-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesohosociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Soho Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Soho Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146589) 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 Soho Society's charity number? The Soho Society's charity number is 1146589. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146589? Search 1146589 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 Soho Society do? The charity operates in Soho. Its planning and licensing sub committees look at all the planning and licensing applications for the area and support, object or comment on them as appropriate. The charity, where appropriate, plays a lobbying, campaigning and influencing role in all aspects of Soho life. The charity seeks to foster community in Soho by supporting a wide range of social events. Does The Soho Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Soho 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 Soho Society? The Soho Society's website is http://www.thesohosociety.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/1146589).