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Registered charity · No. 283670Hove

Development Studies Association

Development Studies Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Hove.

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Development Studies Association is a registered charity (number 283670) 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 £246,423 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Development Studies Association?

Registered charity number
283670
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Hove
Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
£246,423

What does Development Studies Association do?

To advance knowledge of the alternative processes and methods of socio-economic change, which studies are commonly referred to as development studies. The focus of study is developing countries and countries in transition.

What causes is Development Studies Association registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Development Studies Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Development Studies Association 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 Development Studies Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Development Studies Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283670) 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 Development Studies Association's charity number?
Development Studies Association's charity number is 283670. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 283670?
Search 283670 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 Development Studies Association do?
To advance knowledge of the alternative processes and methods of socio-economic change, which studies are commonly referred to as development studies. The focus of study is developing countries and countries in transition.
Does Development Studies Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Development Studies Association. 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 Development Studies Association?
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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.