--- title: "The Sittingbourne Society — check charity number 273456 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sittingbourne Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 273456. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Penfield Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sittingbourne-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:18:44.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sittingbourne Society is a registered charity (number 273456) 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 £297 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sittingbourne Society? Registered charity number 273456 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Penfield Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £297 ## What does The Sittingbourne Society do? WITHIN THE AREA OF SITTINGBOURNE, TO REVIEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MATTERS OF CONCERN OR INTEREST TO THE INHABITANTS, TO HOLD LECTURES ON MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE INHABITANTS, TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST. ## What causes is The Sittingbourne Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sittingbourne Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sittingbourne 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-sittingbourne-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sittingbourne Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sittingbourne Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 273456) 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 Sittingbourne Society's charity number? The Sittingbourne Society's charity number is 273456. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 273456? Search 273456 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 Sittingbourne Society do? WITHIN THE AREA OF SITTINGBOURNE, TO REVIEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS, TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MATTERS OF CONCERN OR INTEREST TO THE INHABITANTS, TO HOLD LECTURES ON MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE INHABITANTS, TO SECURE THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF FEATURES OF HISTORIC OR PUBLIC INTEREST. Does The Sittingbourne Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne Society? The Sittingbourne Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/273456).