--- title: "The William Morris Society — check charity number 1159382 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The William Morris Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159382. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 26 Upper Mall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-william-morris-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:15:26.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The William Morris Society is a registered charity (number 1159382) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £131,602 (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 William Morris Society? Registered charity number 1159382 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 26 Upper Mall Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £131,602 Website [www.williammorrissociety.org](http://www.williammorrissociety.org/) ## What does The William Morris Society do? The objectives of the William Morris Society are:(a) to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris(b) to preserve and make available to all the works of William Morris ## What causes is The William Morris Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The William Morris Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The William Morris 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-william-morris-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.williammorrissociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The William Morris Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The William Morris Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159382) 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 William Morris Society's charity number? The William Morris Society's charity number is 1159382. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159382? Search 1159382 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 William Morris Society do? The objectives of the William Morris Society are:(a) to improve and diffuse knowledge of the life, work and influence of William Morris(b) to preserve and make available to all the works of William Morris Does The William Morris Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The William Morris 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 William Morris Society? The William Morris Society's website is http://www.williammorrissociety.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/1159382).