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title: "The Wilberforce Society — check charity number 1169450 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Wilberforce Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169450. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wilberforce-society
retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:14:40.741Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Wilberforce Society is a registered charity (number 1169450) 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 £1,828 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Wilberforce Society?

Registered charity number

1169450

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£1,828

Website

[thewilberforcesociety.co.uk](http://thewilberforcesociety.co.uk/)

## What does The Wilberforce Society do?

(1) Promoting the discussion, the consideration of, and research into matters of public life or importance;(2) Publishing results of research and discussion on matters of public life or importance;(3) Hosting educational events including, but not limited to, conferences and lectures on topics of public life or importance; and(4) Providing opportunities to encourage the exchange of ideas.

## What causes is The Wilberforce Society registered for?

Education/training

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

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

Yes. The Wilberforce Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169450) 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 Wilberforce Society's charity number?

The Wilberforce Society's charity number is 1169450. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1169450?

Search 1169450 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 Wilberforce Society do?

(1) Promoting the discussion, the consideration of, and research into matters of public life or importance;(2) Publishing results of research and discussion on matters of public life or importance;(3) Hosting educational events including, but not limited to, conferences and lectures on topics of public life or importance; and(4) Providing opportunities to encourage the exchange of ideas.

Does The Wilberforce Society have reviews and complaints?

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

The Wilberforce Society's website is http://thewilberforcesociety.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/1169450).