--- title: "Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society — check charity number 1061540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1061540. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lancing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighton-hove-and-west-sussex-deaf-children-s-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:41:43.798Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society is a registered charity (number 1061540) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,784 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society? Registered charity number 1061540 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lancing Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £3,784 Website [www.bhwsdcs.org.uk](http://www.bhwsdcs.org.uk/) ## What does Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society do? The society provides support to deaf children and their families; organising an annual programme of social events, campaigning for deaf awareness, and providing essential information and support to member families in the Brighton, Hove and West Sussex area. ## What causes is Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's 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=brighton-hove-and-west-sussex-deaf-children-s-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bhwsdcs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1061540) 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 Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society's charity number? Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society's charity number is 1061540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1061540? Search 1061540 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 Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society do? The society provides support to deaf children and their families; organising an annual programme of social events, campaigning for deaf awareness, and providing essential information and support to member families in the Brighton, Hove and West Sussex area. Does Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's 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 Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society? Brighton Hove and West Sussex Deaf Children's Society's website is http://www.bhwsdcs.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/1061540).