Charities in Lewes
There are 1,394 registered charities based in and around Lewes. 950 of them (68%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are education, children and young people, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Education474
- Children and young people438
- Arts and heritage275
- Disability150
- Poverty and hardship88
- Older people65
- Environment64
- Mental health38
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,016 of the 1,394. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 912 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Education charities in Lewes
5 of the 474 we found.
Lewes Priory School Memorial Chapel Fund
BN8 · Income under £10k
To raise and utilise funds for the renovation and improvement of the fabric, decoration and furnishings of Priory School Chapel in Lewes. To promote and protect the Chapel as a war memorial (UKNIWM 61304) to the 55…
Lewes U3a
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
We advance the education of people who are retired or semi retired . We do this by a variety of activities that promote learning and personal development. These are led by members of Lewes u3a.
No's 1 and 2 Paddock Studios Paddock Lane Lewes East Sussex
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain publiceducation in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practicalparticipation in them such as the holding…
Lewes Chamber Music Festival
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fostering of the public's knowledge, experience and appreciation of chamber music and thereby the advancement of the arts, culture and education for the public benefit, including by means of organising an annual public…
Lewes District Scout Council
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
Oversees Scout Groups in the Lewes District
Charities for children and young people in Lewes
5 of the 438 we found.
6th Lewes Scout Group
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
We help young people to achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities. We do this…
Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Band
BN25 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are a brass band, operating in Lewes and the surrounding area. We have a senior band who participate in contests and concerts, and a thriving junior section, 'BrassSparks'. Our youth programme offers whole class…
Specialist Youth Work
RH15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide positive educational activities, learning and new skills for all young people aged 10-19, projects include activities such as: Sports, Youth Clubs, Arts, LGBTQ, SEND, Young Carers, Group Work, Duke of…
Play Area in Rottingdean Committee
BN2 · Small charity, income under £100k
PARC provides recreational activities for children and young people in Rottingdean and Saltdean. We have funded 2 new play areas and a skateboard park and have renovated another play area. We support youth work in the…
Youth With A Mission Holmsted Ministries
RH17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the charity are to advance the Christian faith worldwide by, but not exclusively by, teaching of theBible, worship and praise, evangelism, study, prayer, children and youth works and community service.
Arts and heritage charities in Lewes
4 of the 275 we found.
Lewes and District Visual Arts Association
BN7 · Income under £10k
The principal objectives of the charity is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of visual arts including practical participation in them such as the…
Lewes Little Theatre
BN7 · Income £100k to £1m
Amateur Theatre Club based in Lewes and serving the surrounding areas, giving opportunities for learning about both onstage and backstage jobs, as well as providing regular productions
Lewes Public Library and Museum Charitable Trust
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision and conduct of a public library and museum for the safe custody exhibition and study of objects of educational artistic or scientific interest and such other collections and objects of a similar nature as…
Lewes and District Talking Newspaper Association
BN7 · Income under £10k
To produce and distribute tapes weekly to the blind, containing local news from the Sussex Express and a selection of magazine items.
Disability charities in Lewes
5 of the 150 we found.
Newhaven, Lewes and District Mencap
BN9 · Small charity, income under £100k
As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible…
Lewes Exhibition Fund
BN7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the charity are to administer the freehold property owned by the charity and to apply the income therefrom and the investment income of the charity for the benefit of poor people in the Borough of Lewes…
Inner Wheel Club of Lewes Charity and Benevolent Fund
BN7 · Income under £10k
Fund raising by various activities i.e. tea parties with bring & buy, cakes stalls, jumble sale etc. voluntary work for local hospital, shopping for patient's. sick visiting.
Lewes Open Door
BN7 · Income under £10k
Lewes Open Door runs a support service for guests to receive food, drinks, clothing, toiletries and bedding .We provide signposting to statutory & other voluntary services and limited outreach in accompanying…
Carousel Project
BN1 · Income £100k to £1m
Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions.At Carousel we strive at all times for artistic excellence, ensuring high quality activities, working in genuine collaboration with…
Poverty and hardship charities in Lewes
5 of the 88 we found.
Lewes District Citizens Advice Bureau
BN9 · Income £100k to £1m
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing information and advice and by influencing policymakers. CABx use evidence of their clients' problems to campaign for…
Lewes District Churches Homelink
BN7 · Income £100k to £1m
HOMELINK CIO has taken over the work of a charitable trust of the same name (RCN 1068735), which is now closed. The CIO offers interest-free loans for Rent in Advance and Damage Deposit to people with little or no…
Welcome Home Trust Tanzania
RH16 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the CIO is the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health,disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in such parts of the world as thetrustees shall determine and in particular,…
The Ugliduck Trust
RH17 · Small charity, income under £100k
The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage, anywhere in the world, through the provision of grants to support those who are socially and…
Hope House Haiti (UK)
BN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charitable objectives of the charity are to relieve financial hardship, sickness and to advance the education of children and young people living in Haiti in particular, but not exclusively by the provision of funds…
Charities for older people in Lewes
5 of the 65 we found.
Lewes House of Friendship
BN7 · Income £100k to £1m
Lewes House of Friendship exists to promote the wellbeing of older people, in any manner which now is or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around Lewes. It organises the following activities:*…
Lewes Men's Shed
BN7 · Income under £10k
Provide space, facilities and tools to allow local people to develop their hobbies and pursuits in a sociable and friendly environment. People may work on personal projects and are also encouraged to work on projects…
The Uckfield University of the Third Age
TN22 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide educational, recreational and leisure activities for middle aged and older people in retirement or part time occupation in the Uckfield area with the object of improving their conditions of life and in the…
The Halcyon Club
BN1 · Income under £10k
A fortnightly social meeting for older people who may be feeling isolated or lonely & those who have experienced mental or general health problems and disabilities & need support. Activities include craft, games,…
Horsham University of the Third Age
RH15 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity's object is the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Small charities in Lewes
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Balcombe Parish Church Room Trust
RH17 · Income under £10k
Maintains and provides, for general community use, Balcombe Parish room.
Peacehaven Heights Academy Parent Teacher Association (Pta)
BN10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The purpose of the PTA is to enhance the education of the pupils in the school by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.Engaging in activities or providing…
Hadlow Down Community Centre
TN22 · Income under £10k
To drive forward the provision of a new Community Centre for the benefit of all the villagers of Hadlow Down.
Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling
BN6 · Small charity, income under £100k
The trusts objective is to collect and invest monies which can be called upon by st margarets parochial church council (pcc) in ditchling to help them with the maintenance of the church and its grounds, so that the…
Rightpro
BN1 · Income under £10k
RightPro is a charity aimed at furthering the understanding of psychological issues in legal, education and employment contexts.
Cuckfield Music Festival
RH17 · Small charity, income under £100k
We organise concerts and an open mike event featuring music in Cuckfield.
Shika
RH15 · Income under £10k
Provision of educational opportunities mainly, although not exclusively, through sponsorship (or grants) to individuals from disadvantaged communities in East Africa, predominantly Tanzania. Facilitation of educational…
The Sussex Eye Foundation
BN1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity raises funds and public awareness to meet its objectives by hosting events and by selling copies of Professor Christopher Liu's book 'The Eyes Have It'.
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How many charities are there in Lewes?
There are 1,394 registered charities based in and around Lewes. 950 of them (68%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Lewes work on?
The most common causes are education (474), children and young people (438), and the arts and heritage (275). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,016 of the 1,394, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Lewes?
Local charities in and around Lewes have 21,034 volunteers between them. That's what 912 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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How can I check a charity in Lewes is genuine?
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