--- title: "The Virgil Society — check charity number 313768 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Virgil Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313768. Education/training charity based in South Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-virgil-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:26:36.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Virgil Society is a registered charity (number 313768) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,693 (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 Virgil Society? Registered charity number 313768 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Croydon Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,693 Website [www.virgilsociety.co.uk](http://www.virgilsociety.co.uk/) ## What does The Virgil Society do? The Virgil Society usually holds five public meetings each year in central London which are attended without charge by members and non-members. Meetings include presentations of paper, discussion sessions and readings from the works of Virgil. A Newsletter is published for members twice a year. Members range from those who are Virgilian scholars to those who have a basic knowledge of Latin. ## What causes is The Virgil Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Virgil Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Virgil 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-virgil-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.virgilsociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Virgil Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Virgil Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313768) 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 Virgil Society's charity number? The Virgil Society's charity number is 313768. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313768? Search 313768 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 Virgil Society do? The Virgil Society usually holds five public meetings each year in central London which are attended without charge by members and non-members. Meetings include presentations of paper, discussion sessions and readings from the works of Virgil. A Newsletter is published for members twice a year. Members range from those who are Virgilian scholars to those who have a basic knowledge of Latin. Does The Virgil Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Virgil 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 Virgil Society? The Virgil Society's website is http://www.virgilsociety.co.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/313768).