--- title: "The Sri Lanka Society — check charity number 269499 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sri Lanka Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269499. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sri-lanka-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:26:11.195Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sri Lanka Society is a registered charity (number 269499) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,984 (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 Sri Lanka Society? Registered charity number 269499 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Watford Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £8,984 Website [srilankasociety.org](http://srilankasociety.org/) ## What does The Sri Lanka Society do? 1) Community Care Concern2) Hope Charity ## What causes is The Sri Lanka Society registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sri Lanka Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sri Lanka 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-sri-lanka-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://srilankasociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sri Lanka Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sri Lanka Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269499) 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 Sri Lanka Society's charity number? The Sri Lanka Society's charity number is 269499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269499? Search 269499 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 Sri Lanka Society do? 1) Community Care Concern2) Hope Charity Does The Sri Lanka Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Society? The Sri Lanka Society's website is http://srilankasociety.org — 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/269499).