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Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society (number 258756) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society do?
The society's objectives are to stimulate public interest in the beauty, history and character of the town of Lewes and its surrounding area; to organise concerted action for protecting and enhancing the townscape of Lewes and the architectural, visual and historic interest of Lewes and the surrounding area and for preserving free access to the latter; and to co-operate with kindred societies. It
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society
Answers Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Friends of Lewes
Previous names on the register
The Friends of Lewes
Where it says it operates
East Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society yet?
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Is Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society as a registered charity (number 258756) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's charity number?
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's charity number is 258756. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 258756?
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What does Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society do?
The society's objectives are to stimulate public interest in the beauty, history and character of the town of Lewes and its surrounding area; to organise concerted action for protecting and enhancing the townscape of Lewes and the architectural, visual and historic interest of Lewes and the surrounding area and for preserving free access to the latter; and to co-operate with kindred societies. It
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How can I donate to Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society?
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.friends-of-lewes.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society?
The register records Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's trustees paid?
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society: The Friends of Lewes.
When was Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society registered as a charity?
Friends of Lewes-the Lewes Civic Society was entered on the register on 16 June 1969.