--- title: "The Tolkien Society — check charity number 273809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Tolkien Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273809. Education/training charity based in Merton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-tolkien-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:26:19.791Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Tolkien Society is a registered charity (number 273809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £273,668 (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 Tolkien Society? Registered charity number 273809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Merton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £273,668 Website [www.tolkiensociety.org](http://www.tolkiensociety.org/) ## What does The Tolkien Society do? To educate the public in, and promote research into, the life and works of Professor John Ronald Reul Tolkien CBE. ## What causes is The Tolkien Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Tolkien Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Tolkien 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-tolkien-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.tolkiensociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Tolkien Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Tolkien Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273809) 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 Tolkien Society's charity number? The Tolkien Society's charity number is 273809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273809? Search 273809 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 Tolkien Society do? To educate the public in, and promote research into, the life and works of Professor John Ronald Reul Tolkien CBE. Does The Tolkien Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Tolkien 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 Tolkien Society? The Tolkien Society's website is http://www.tolkiensociety.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/273809).