--- title: "Downlands School Association — check charity number 278821 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downlands School Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278821. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dale Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downlands-school-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:28:39.743Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downlands School Association is a registered charity (number 278821) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £31,278 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Downlands School Association? Registered charity number 278821 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dale Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £31,278 ## What does Downlands School Association do? Parent Teacher Association, with primary focus on fundraising for Downlands Community School in Hassocks, West Sussex.Activities include prize draws, quiz nights, summer fair, christmas market, prom fashion show, catering for school events. ## What causes is Downlands School Association registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downlands School Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downlands School 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](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=downlands-school-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downlands School Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Downlands School Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278821) 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 Downlands School Association's charity number? Downlands School Association's charity number is 278821. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278821? Search 278821 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 Downlands School Association do? Parent Teacher Association, with primary focus on fundraising for Downlands Community School in Hassocks, West Sussex.Activities include prize draws, quiz nights, summer fair, christmas market, prom fashion show, catering for school events. Does Downlands School Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downlands School 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 Downlands School Association? Downlands School Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/278821).