--- title: "The Steyning Society — check charity number 269859 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Steyning Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269859. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Steyning. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-steyning-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:02:38.111Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Steyning Society is a registered charity (number 269859) 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 £8,566 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Steyning Society? Registered charity number 269859 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Steyning Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £8,566 Website [www.steyningsociety.org.uk](http://www.steyningsociety.org.uk/) ## What does The Steyning Society do? Concern to protect the historic town of Steyning, particularly the conservation area, from unsuitable development and to fund projects for appropriate improvements to the amenities. ## What causes is The Steyning Society registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Steyning Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Steyning 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-steyning-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.steyningsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Steyning Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Steyning Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269859) 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 Steyning Society's charity number? The Steyning Society's charity number is 269859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269859? Search 269859 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 Steyning Society do? Concern to protect the historic town of Steyning, particularly the conservation area, from unsuitable development and to fund projects for appropriate improvements to the amenities. Does The Steyning Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Steyning 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 Steyning Society? The Steyning Society's website is http://www.steyningsociety.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/269859).