--- title: "Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester — check charity number 1166463 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166463. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 178 London Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/christian-science-society-portsmouth-and-chichester retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:09:03.672Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester is a registered charity (number 1166463) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £38,970 (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 Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester? Registered charity number 1166463 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 178 London Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £38,970 Website [www.csportsmouth.co.uk](http://www.csportsmouth.co.uk/) ## What does Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester do? Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester is a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston Massachusetts, USA. It provides Sunday Services, Wednesday Testimony meetings, Bible Lesson Read-overs, metaphysical meetings and a Reading Room that provides literature relating to the teachings of Christian Science. ## What causes is Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester 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=christian-science-society-portsmouth-and-chichester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.csportsmouth.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester a legitimate charity? Yes. Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166463) 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 Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester's charity number? Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester's charity number is 1166463. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166463? Search 1166463 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 Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester do? Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester is a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston Massachusetts, USA. It provides Sunday Services, Wednesday Testimony meetings, Bible Lesson Read-overs, metaphysical meetings and a Reading Room that provides literature relating to the teachings of Christian Science. Does Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester. 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 Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester? Christian Science Society, Portsmouth and Chichester's website is http://www.csportsmouth.co.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/1166463).