--- title: "The Sutton Hoo Society — check charity number 293097 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sutton Hoo Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293097. Education/training charity based in Shop Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sutton-hoo-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T08:35:31.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sutton Hoo Society is a registered charity (number 293097) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £22,344 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sutton Hoo Society? Registered charity number 293097 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shop Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £22,344 Website [www.suttonhoo.org](http://www.suttonhoo.org/) ## What does The Sutton Hoo Society do? Involved in education of the public in all matters relating to Anglo-Saxon Suffolk, and in particular the Anglo Saxon Burial site at Sutton Hoo. Provides tour guides to volunteer with the National Trust to show the public around the site. Publishes a twice yearly newsletter for our membership. ## What causes is The Sutton Hoo Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sutton Hoo Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sutton Hoo 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-sutton-hoo-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.suttonhoo.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sutton Hoo Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sutton Hoo Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293097) 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 Sutton Hoo Society's charity number? The Sutton Hoo Society's charity number is 293097. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293097? Search 293097 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 Sutton Hoo Society do? Involved in education of the public in all matters relating to Anglo-Saxon Suffolk, and in particular the Anglo Saxon Burial site at Sutton Hoo. Provides tour guides to volunteer with the National Trust to show the public around the site. Publishes a twice yearly newsletter for our membership. Does The Sutton Hoo Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sutton Hoo 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 Sutton Hoo Society? The Sutton Hoo Society's website is http://www.suttonhoo.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/293097).