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title: "The Staplehurst Society — check charity number 278577 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Staplehurst Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278577. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Staplehurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-staplehurst-society
retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:01:07.367Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Staplehurst Society is a registered charity (number 278577) 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 £359 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Staplehurst Society?

Registered charity number

278577

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Staplehurst

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£359

Website

[www.staplehurstsociety.org](http://www.staplehurstsociety.org/)

## What does The Staplehurst Society do?

The Society is established for the public benefit in STAPLEHURST PARISH to:(i) promote high standards of planning and architecture.(ii) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture.(iii) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public.

## What causes is The Staplehurst Society registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

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

Yes. The Staplehurst Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278577) 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 Staplehurst Society's charity number?

The Staplehurst Society's charity number is 278577. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278577?

Search 278577 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 Staplehurst Society do?

The Society is established for the public benefit in STAPLEHURST PARISH to:(i) promote high standards of planning and architecture.(ii) educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture.(iii) secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public.

Does The Staplehurst Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Staplehurst Society's website is http://www.staplehurstsociety.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/278577).