--- title: "Southwick (Sussex) Society — check charity number 284197 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southwick (Sussex) Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284197. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Shoreham-By-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southwick-sussex-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:17:01.736Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southwick (Sussex) Society is a registered charity (number 284197) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £8,378 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Southwick (Sussex) Society? Registered charity number 284197 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shoreham-By-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £8,378 Website [southwicksociety.com](http://southwicksociety.com/) ## What does Southwick (Sussex) Society do? The society is the local amenity society for Southwick promoting good standards of planning, protection of the environment and local heritage, and public interest in these matters. It has a lease on the Manor Cottage which it runs as a local heritage centre. ## What causes is Southwick (Sussex) Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southwick (Sussex) Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southwick (Sussex) 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=southwick-sussex-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://southwicksociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southwick (Sussex) Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Southwick (Sussex) Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284197) 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 Southwick (Sussex) Society's charity number? Southwick (Sussex) Society's charity number is 284197. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284197? Search 284197 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 Southwick (Sussex) Society do? The society is the local amenity society for Southwick promoting good standards of planning, protection of the environment and local heritage, and public interest in these matters. It has a lease on the Manor Cottage which it runs as a local heritage centre. Does Southwick (Sussex) Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southwick (Sussex) 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 Southwick (Sussex) Society? Southwick (Sussex) Society's website is http://southwicksociety.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/284197).