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title: "Friends of Lancing Chapel — check charity number 241403 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Lancing Chapel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 241403. Education/training charity based in Lancing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-lancing-chapel
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:13:21.960Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Lancing Chapel is a registered charity (number 241403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £63,129 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friends of Lancing Chapel?

Registered charity number

241403

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Lancing

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£63,129

Website

[www.lancingcollege.co.uk](http://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/)

## What does Friends of Lancing Chapel do?

The aims of the Charity are the completion and maintenance of the fabric of the Chapel of SS Mary and Nicolas. The Charity makes it possible for the Chapel to be open to the public throughout the year. It arranges guides and tours for visiting parties.

## What causes is Friends of Lancing Chapel registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lancing Chapel yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lancing Chapel 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 Friends of Lancing Chapel a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Lancing Chapel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 241403) 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 Friends of Lancing Chapel's charity number?

Friends of Lancing Chapel's charity number is 241403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 241403?

Search 241403 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 Friends of Lancing Chapel do?

The aims of the Charity are the completion and maintenance of the fabric of the Chapel of SS Mary and Nicolas. The Charity makes it possible for the Chapel to be open to the public throughout the year. It arranges guides and tours for visiting parties.

Does Friends of Lancing Chapel have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lancing Chapel. 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 Friends of Lancing Chapel?

Friends of Lancing Chapel's website is http://www.lancingcollege.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/241403).