--- title: "The Chichester Society — check charity number 268055 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chichester Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268055. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Chichester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chichester-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:18:03.833Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chichester Society is a registered charity (number 268055) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,351 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Chichester Society? Registered charity number 268055 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chichester Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £11,351 Website [www.chichestersociety.org.uk](http://www.chichestersociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Chichester Society do? We are Chichester's only civic society. We have a unique role in the city: we are devoted to preserving, protecting and improving its features of historic or public interest, and the environment in the City and District. Our interests include not only building developments but other impacts on us: like traffic growth, licensing laws, waste and noise. ## What causes is The Chichester Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chichester Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chichester 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=the-chichester-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.chichestersociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Chichester Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Chichester Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268055) 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 Chichester Society's charity number? The Chichester Society's charity number is 268055. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268055? Search 268055 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 Chichester Society do? We are Chichester's only civic society. We have a unique role in the city: we are devoted to preserving, protecting and improving its features of historic or public interest, and the environment in the City and District. Our interests include not only building developments but other impacts on us: like traffic growth, licensing laws, waste and noise. Does The Chichester Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chichester 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 The Chichester Society? The Chichester Society's website is http://www.chichestersociety.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/268055).