--- title: "Sussex Rural Community Council — check charity number 1035401 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sussex Rural Community Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1035401. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lewes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sussex-rural-community-council retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:35:30.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sussex Rural Community Council is a registered charity (number 1035401) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £553,872 (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 Sussex Rural Community Council? Registered charity number 1035401 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Lewes Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £553,872 Website [www.ruralsussex.org.uk](http://www.ruralsussex.org.uk/) ## What does Sussex Rural Community Council do? Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy ## What causes is Sussex Rural Community Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sussex Rural Community Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sussex Rural Community Council 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=sussex-rural-community-council&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ruralsussex.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sussex Rural Community Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Sussex Rural Community Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1035401) 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 Rural Community Council's charity number? Sussex Rural Community Council's charity number is 1035401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1035401? Search 1035401 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 Rural Community Council do? Reducing the incidence and impact of disadvantage and poverty on people living in rural areas, increasing the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their members, informing and amplifying the voice of rural communities to influence public policy Does Sussex Rural Community Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sussex Rural Community Council. 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 Rural Community Council? Sussex Rural Community Council's website is http://www.ruralsussex.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/1035401).