--- title: "South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service — check charity number 281079 | CharityCompare" description: "Is South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281079. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 14-18 Newton Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/south-somerset-domestic-abuse-service retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:22:15.880Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity (number 281079) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing. 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 South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service? Registered charity number 281079 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 14-18 Newton Road ## What does South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service do? THE Charity enables women and their children to escape from domestic abuse, offering support in a safe environment and encouraging move on, with confidence, to independent living. ## What causes is South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service 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=south-somerset-domestic-abuse-service&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service a legitimate charity? Yes. South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281079) 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 South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service's charity number? South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service's charity number is 281079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281079? Search 281079 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 South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service do? THE Charity enables women and their children to escape from domestic abuse, offering support in a safe environment and encouraging move on, with confidence, to independent living. Does South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service. 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 South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service? South Somerset Domestic Abuse Service 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/281079).