The Amateur Entomologists' Society
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The aim of the charity is to promote the study of entomology amongst amateurs, including in particular young people, by publishing books and periodicals and organising educational and other events. This includes involvement with invertebrate conservation matters.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Amateur Entomologists' Society with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1975, it predates 90% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Amateur Entomologists' Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE AMATEUR ENTOMOLOGISTS' SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE AMATEUR ENTOMOLOGISTS' SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE AMATEUR ENTOMOLOGISTS' SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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17 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 17 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Amateur Entomologists' Society
The Amateur Entomologists' Society is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its registration number is 267430. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £61K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Amateur Entomologists' Society has £61K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The aim of the charity is to promote the study of entomology amongst amateurs, including in particular young people, by publishing books and periodicals and organising educational and other events. This includes involvement with invertebrate conservation matters. The Amateur Entomologists' Society is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1975.
The Amateur Entomologists' Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 267430.
The Amateur Entomologists' Society's registered charity number is 267430. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Amateur Entomologists' Society is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
The Amateur Entomologists' Society is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Amateur Entomologists' Society
- What is The Amateur Entomologists' Society?
- The Amateur Entomologists' Society is a education unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. The aim of the charity is to promote the study of entomology amongst amateurs, including in particular young people, by publishing books and periodicals and organising educational and other events. This includes involvement with invertebrate conservation matters.
- When was The Amateur Entomologists' Society founded?
- The Amateur Entomologists' Society was founded in 1975.
- Where is The Amateur Entomologists' Society located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Amateur Entomologists' Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £61,222.
- Is The Amateur Entomologists' Society trustworthy?
- The Amateur Entomologists' Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Amateur Entomologists' Society's registration number?
- Registration: 267430 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Amateur Entomologists' Society's website?
- https://www.amentsoc.org
- Are donations to The Amateur Entomologists' Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.