--- title: "The Thalidomide Society — check charity number 231708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Thalidomide Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231708. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Old Doctors House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thalidomide-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T09:28:50.766Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Thalidomide Society is a registered charity (number 231708) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £32,069 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Thalidomide Society? Registered charity number 231708 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Old Doctors House Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £32,069 Website [www.thalidomidesociety.org](http://www.thalidomidesociety.org/) ## What does The Thalidomide Society do? The Thalidomide Society works with thalidomide and similarly impaired people, their families and supporters. The Society provides a social network for thalidomide and similarly impaired people and strives to keep the story of thalidomide alive by working with media and medical professionals and students and all other people interested in the history of thalidomide. ## What causes is The Thalidomide Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thalidomide Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Thalidomide 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-thalidomide-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thalidomidesociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thalidomide Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Thalidomide Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231708) 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 Thalidomide Society's charity number? The Thalidomide Society's charity number is 231708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231708? Search 231708 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 Thalidomide Society do? The Thalidomide Society works with thalidomide and similarly impaired people, their families and supporters. The Society provides a social network for thalidomide and similarly impaired people and strives to keep the story of thalidomide alive by working with media and medical professionals and students and all other people interested in the history of thalidomide. Does The Thalidomide Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thalidomide 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 Thalidomide Society? The Thalidomide Society's website is http://www.thalidomidesociety.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/231708).