--- title: "The Friends of Sompting Church — check charity number 285958 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Sompting Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285958. Religious Activities charity based in Goring-By-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-sompting-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:48:13.083Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Sompting Church is a registered charity (number 285958) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,482 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Friends of Sompting Church? Registered charity number 285958 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Goring-By-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £4,482 Website [www.somptingchurch.org.uk](http://www.somptingchurch.org.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Sompting Church do? Fund raising to maintain, repair and beautify our local church St Mary's Sompting ## What causes is The Friends of Sompting Church registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Sompting Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Sompting Church 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-friends-of-sompting-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.somptingchurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Sompting Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Sompting Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285958) 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 Friends of Sompting Church's charity number? The Friends of Sompting Church's charity number is 285958. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285958? Search 285958 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 Friends of Sompting Church do? Fund raising to maintain, repair and beautify our local church St Mary's Sompting Does The Friends of Sompting Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Sompting Church. 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 Friends of Sompting Church? The Friends of Sompting Church's website is http://www.somptingchurch.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/285958).