--- title: "Sussex Syrian Community CIO — check charity number 1196947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sussex Syrian Community CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196947. Education/training charity based in Brighton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sussex-syrian-community-cio retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:29:33.010Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sussex Syrian Community CIO is a registered charity (number 1196947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £36,054 (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 Syrian Community CIO? Registered charity number 1196947 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brighton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,054 Website [sussexsyriancommunity.co.uk](http://sussexsyriancommunity.co.uk/) ## What does Sussex Syrian Community CIO do? The Sussex Syrian Community Group aims to empower Syrian refugees in Sussex to build integrated, stable and happy lives in the UK. We create spaces for Syrians to come together, often with others from the wider community in Brighton and Hove, to celebrate our history, culture and resilience. We run language courses, skills courses, and provide advice and help with accessing services. ## What causes is Sussex Syrian Community CIO registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sussex Syrian Community CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sussex Syrian Community CIO 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-syrian-community-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sussexsyriancommunity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sussex Syrian Community CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Sussex Syrian Community CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196947) 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 Syrian Community CIO's charity number? Sussex Syrian Community CIO's charity number is 1196947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196947? Search 1196947 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 Syrian Community CIO do? The Sussex Syrian Community Group aims to empower Syrian refugees in Sussex to build integrated, stable and happy lives in the UK. We create spaces for Syrians to come together, often with others from the wider community in Brighton and Hove, to celebrate our history, culture and resilience. We run language courses, skills courses, and provide advice and help with accessing services. Does Sussex Syrian Community CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sussex Syrian Community CIO. 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 Syrian Community CIO? Sussex Syrian Community CIO's website is http://sussexsyriancommunity.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/1196947).