--- title: "Southport Scientific Society — check charity number 512701 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southport Scientific Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512701. Education/training charity based in Southport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southport-scientific-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:06:20.328Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southport Scientific Society is a registered charity (number 512701) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,032 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Southport Scientific Society? Registered charity number 512701 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southport Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,032 Website [www.southportscientificsociety.org.uk](http://www.southportscientificsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Southport Scientific Society do? To advance public education by the promotion of the study of all branches of science. ## What causes is Southport Scientific Society registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southport Scientific Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southport Scientific 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-scientific-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southportscientificsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southport Scientific Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Southport Scientific Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512701) 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 Scientific Society's charity number? Southport Scientific Society's charity number is 512701. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512701? Search 512701 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 Scientific Society do? To advance public education by the promotion of the study of all branches of science. Does Southport Scientific Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southport Scientific 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 Scientific Society? Southport Scientific Society's website is http://www.southportscientificsociety.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/512701).