--- title: "The Eastbourne Society — check charity number 1142550 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Eastbourne Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142550. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Carlisle Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-eastbourne-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:57:40.120Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Eastbourne Society is a registered charity (number 1142550) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £68,343 (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 Eastbourne Society? Registered charity number 1142550 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 2 Carlisle Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £68,343 Website [www.eastbournesociety.co.uk](http://www.eastbournesociety.co.uk/) ## What does The Eastbourne Society do? Running the Eastbourne Heritage Centre where exhibitions and talks are staged; campaigning on planning issues relevant to Eastbourne's built heritage; organising monthly talk evenings; publishing quarterly magazine. ## What causes is The Eastbourne Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Eastbourne Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Eastbourne 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-eastbourne-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eastbournesociety.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Eastbourne Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Eastbourne Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142550) 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 Eastbourne Society's charity number? The Eastbourne Society's charity number is 1142550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142550? Search 1142550 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 Eastbourne Society do? Running the Eastbourne Heritage Centre where exhibitions and talks are staged; campaigning on planning issues relevant to Eastbourne's built heritage; organising monthly talk evenings; publishing quarterly magazine. Does The Eastbourne Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne Society? The Eastbourne Society's website is http://www.eastbournesociety.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/1142550).