Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Sussex Record Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 208508
Sussex Record Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Sussex Record Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
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What are the key facts about Sussex Record Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
- £9,308
- Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
- £10,143
- Registered charity number
- 208508
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Newhaven
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Sussex Record Society (number 208508) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Sussex Record Society do?
Publication of historic records pertaining to the ancient county of Sussex.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sussex Record Society
Answers Sussex Record Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- East Sussex · West Sussex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Sussex Record Society registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sussex Record Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sussex Record Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Sussex Record Society?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
Is this your charity?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sussex Record Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Sussex Record Society as a registered charity (number 208508) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Sussex Record Society's charity number?
- Sussex Record Society's charity number is 208508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 208508?
- Search 208508 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 Sussex Record Society do?
- Publication of historic records pertaining to the ancient county of Sussex.
- Does Sussex Record Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sussex Record 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 Sussex Record Society?
- Sussex Record Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.sussexrecordsociety.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sussex Record Society?
- The register does not record Sussex Record Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Sussex Record Society registered as a charity?
- Sussex Record Society was entered on the register on 22 September 1962.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.