--- title: "City of Southampton Society — check charity number 1006256 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City of Southampton Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1006256. Education/training charity based in Ashurst. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-of-southampton-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:00:22.092Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City of Southampton Society is a registered charity (number 1006256) 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 £705 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 City of Southampton Society? Registered charity number 1006256 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashurst Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £705 Website [www.coss.org.uk](http://www.coss.org.uk/) ## What does City of Southampton Society do? To promote and encourage the following aims:-a) To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningb) To stimulate public interest in the history of Southamptonc) To encourage preservation of features of historic interestd) To hold meetings, talks and visits in accordance with the above aimse) To publish articles, books etc in accordance with the above aims ## What causes is City of Southampton Society registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Southampton Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City of Southampton 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=city-of-southampton-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.coss.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City of Southampton Society a legitimate charity? Yes. City of Southampton Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1006256) 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 City of Southampton Society's charity number? City of Southampton Society's charity number is 1006256. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1006256? Search 1006256 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 City of Southampton Society do? To promote and encourage the following aims:-a) To encourage high standards of architecture and town planningb) To stimulate public interest in the history of Southamptonc) To encourage preservation of features of historic interestd) To hold meetings, talks and visits in accordance with the above aimse) To publish articles, books etc in accordance with the above aims Does City of Southampton Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Southampton 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 City of Southampton Society? City of Southampton Society's website is http://www.coss.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/1006256).