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title: "Highwoods Preservation Society — check charity number 282289 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Highwoods Preservation Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282289. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Bexhill-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highwoods-preservation-society
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:31.331Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Highwoods Preservation Society is a registered charity (number 282289) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,833 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Highwoods Preservation Society?

Registered charity number

282289

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Bexhill-on-Sea

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£7,833

Website

[www.highwoodsbexhill.org.uk](http://www.highwoodsbexhill.org.uk/)

## What does Highwoods Preservation Society do?

PRESERVING ANCIENT WOODLAND LEASED FROM ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE WOODLAND IS PRESERVED AND MANAGED AS A PUBLIC AMENITY.

## What causes is Highwoods Preservation Society registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highwoods Preservation Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highwoods Preservation Society 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 Highwoods Preservation Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Highwoods Preservation Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282289) 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 Highwoods Preservation Society's charity number?

Highwoods Preservation Society's charity number is 282289. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 282289?

Search 282289 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 Highwoods Preservation Society do?

PRESERVING ANCIENT WOODLAND LEASED FROM ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE WOODLAND IS PRESERVED AND MANAGED AS A PUBLIC AMENITY.

Does Highwoods Preservation Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highwoods Preservation Society. 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 Highwoods Preservation Society?

Highwoods Preservation Society's website is http://www.highwoodsbexhill.org.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/282289).