--- title: "Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) — check charity number 297891 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 297891. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 62 Quakers Hall Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-the-holy-cross-also-known-as-societas-sanctae-crucis retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:17:44.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) is a registered charity (number 297891) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £159,111 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)? Registered charity number 297891 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 62 Quakers Hall Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £159,111 Website [www.sscholycross.com](http://www.sscholycross.com/) ## What does Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) do? Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes ## What causes is Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) 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=society-of-the-holy-cross-also-known-as-societas-sanctae-crucis&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sscholycross.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297891) 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 Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)'s charity number? Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)'s charity number is 297891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 297891? Search 297891 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 Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) do? Supporting members in all things spiritual and temporalReligious activitiesEducation and trainingRelief of povertyGeneral charitable purposes Does Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis). 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 Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)? Society of the Holy Cross (Also Known As Societas Sanctae Crucis)'s website is http://www.sscholycross.com — 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/297891).