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title: "The Whittlesford Society — check charity number 271902 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Whittlesford Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 271902. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Whittlesford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-whittlesford-society
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:16:38.713Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Whittlesford Society is a registered charity (number 271902) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,733 (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 Whittlesford Society?

Registered charity number

271902

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Whittlesford

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£1,733

Website

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

## What does The Whittlesford Society do?

Stimulating public interestPromoting high standards of planning and architectureSecuring the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of public or historic interest in Whittlesford and in adjacent areas.

## What causes is The Whittlesford Society registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

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

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

Yes. The Whittlesford Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 271902) 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 Whittlesford Society's charity number?

The Whittlesford Society's charity number is 271902. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 271902?

Search 271902 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 Whittlesford Society do?

Stimulating public interestPromoting high standards of planning and architectureSecuring the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of public or historic interest in Whittlesford and in adjacent areas.

Does The Whittlesford Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Whittlesford Society's website is http://www.thewhittlesfordsociety.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/271902).