--- title: "Southport Photographic Society — check charity number 510342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southport Photographic Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 510342. Education/training charity based in Formby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southport-photographic-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:11:31.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southport Photographic Society is a registered charity (number 510342) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £14,499 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Southport Photographic Society? Registered charity number 510342 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Formby Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £14,499 Website [www.southport-ps.co.uk](http://www.southport-ps.co.uk/) ## What does Southport Photographic Society do? Southport Photographic Society aims to advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art. To further this aim the Society organises:(i) public exhibitions of photographs, photographic art and apparatus. (ii) public lectures and demonstrations of all aspects of photography. (iii) public outings to places of photograhic interest. ## What causes is Southport Photographic Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southport Photographic Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southport Photographic 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? 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=southport-photographic-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southport-ps.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southport Photographic Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Southport Photographic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 510342) 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 Southport Photographic Society's charity number? Southport Photographic Society's charity number is 510342. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 510342? Search 510342 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 Southport Photographic Society do? Southport Photographic Society aims to advance the education of the public in the theory and practice of photography as an art. To further this aim the Society organises:(i) public exhibitions of photographs, photographic art and apparatus. (ii) public lectures and demonstrations of all aspects of photography. (iii) public outings to places of photograhic interest. Does Southport Photographic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southport Photographic 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 Southport Photographic Society? Southport Photographic Society's website is http://www.southport-ps.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/510342).