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title: "Sussex Record Society — check charity number 208508 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Sussex Record Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208508. Education/training charity based in Newhaven. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sussex-record-society
retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:27:02.671Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Sussex Record Society is a registered charity (number 208508) 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. Its latest reported income was £9,308 (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 Sussex Record Society?

Registered charity number

208508

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Newhaven

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£9,308

Website

[www.sussexrecordsociety.co.uk](http://www.sussexrecordsociety.co.uk/)

## What does Sussex Record Society do?

Publication of historic records pertaining to the ancient county of Sussex.

## What causes is Sussex Record Society registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sussex Record Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sussex Record 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Sussex Record Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Sussex Record Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208508) 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 Sussex Record Society's charity number?

Sussex Record Society's charity number is 208508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 208508?

Search 208508 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 Sussex Record Society do?

Publication of historic records pertaining to the ancient county of Sussex.

Does Sussex Record Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sussex Record 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 Sussex Record Society?

Sussex Record Society's website is http://www.sussexrecordsociety.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/208508).