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Registered charity · No. 288348Portland

The Webb Society

The Webb Society is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Portland.

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The Webb Society is a registered charity (number 288348) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £9,058 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Webb Society?

Registered charity number
288348
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Portland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£9,058

What does The Webb Society do?

To promote the study of Astronomy, in particular Double Stars and Deep Sky Objects.To publish members obervations and articles in our publications.

What causes is The Webb Society registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Webb Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Webb 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Webb Society a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Webb Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288348) 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 Webb Society's charity number?
The Webb Society's charity number is 288348. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288348?
Search 288348 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 Webb Society do?
To promote the study of Astronomy, in particular Double Stars and Deep Sky Objects.To publish members obervations and articles in our publications.
Does The Webb Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Webb 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 Webb Society?
The Webb Society's website is http://www.webbdeepsky.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.