Is Abide Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Abide Church as a registered charity (number 1218971) 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 Abide Church's charity number?

Abide Church's charity number is 1218971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1218971?

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Does Abide Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abide Church. 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 Abide Church?

Abide Church's website listed in our register data is https://www.abidechurch.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.

When was Abide Church registered as a charity?

Abide Church was entered on the register on 23 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1218971CIO

Abide Church

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Abide Church is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Abide Church?

Registered charity number: 1218971
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Llanelli
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.abidechurch.co.uk

Quick answer

Abide Church (number 1218971) 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 Abide Church do?

Abide Church exists to help people live in an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Marked by love, holiness, and humility, we are a church for all generations - moved by compassion and living unhurried, on mission together.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Abide Church

Answers Abide Church 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Abide Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 July 2026
Also known as: Swiss Valley Community Church
Where it says it operates: Carmarthenshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Abide Church registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Abide Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Abide Church. 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 Abide Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abide Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Abide Church as a registered charity (number 1218971) 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 Abide Church's charity number?: Abide Church's charity number is 1218971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1218971?: Search 1218971 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 Abide Church do?: Abide Church exists to help people live in an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Marked by love, holiness, and humility, we are a church for all generations - moved by compassion and living unhurried, on mission together.
Does Abide Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abide Church. 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 Abide Church?: Abide Church's website listed in our register data is https://www.abidechurch.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 Abide Church?: The register does not record Abide Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Abide Church registered as a charity?: Abide Church was entered on the register on 23 July 2026.

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.