--- title: "The Chartered Society of Designers — check charity number 279393 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chartered Society of Designers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279393. Education/training charity based in Unit 1. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chartered-society-of-designers retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:20.805Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chartered Society of Designers is a registered charity (number 279393) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £196,134 (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 The Chartered Society of Designers? Registered charity number 279393 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Unit 1 Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £196,134 Website [www.csd.org.uk](http://www.csd.org.uk/) ## What does The Chartered Society of Designers do? To promote and advance for the benefit of the community sound principles of design ## What causes is The Chartered Society of Designers registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chartered Society of Designers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chartered Society of Designers 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=the-chartered-society-of-designers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.csd.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Chartered Society of Designers a legitimate charity? Yes. The Chartered Society of Designers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279393) 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 The Chartered Society of Designers's charity number? The Chartered Society of Designers's charity number is 279393. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279393? Search 279393 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 The Chartered Society of Designers do? To promote and advance for the benefit of the community sound principles of design Does The Chartered Society of Designers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chartered Society of Designers. 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 The Chartered Society of Designers? The Chartered Society of Designers's website is http://www.csd.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/279393).