--- title: "The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church — check charity number 278750 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278750. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-society-for-the-preservation-of-shoreham-church retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:22:14.183Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church is a registered charity (number 278750) 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 £5,294 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church? Registered charity number 278750 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £5,294 ## What does The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church do? Objectives are the improvement, restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric of Shoreham Church, its contents, its churchyard and its boundary gates and fences. ## What causes is The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham 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-society-for-the-preservation-of-shoreham-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278750) 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 Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church's charity number? The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church's charity number is 278750. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278750? Search 278750 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 Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church do? Objectives are the improvement, restoration, repair and upkeep of the fabric of Shoreham Church, its contents, its churchyard and its boundary gates and fences. Does The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham 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 Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church? The Society for the Preservation of Shoreham Church 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/278750).