--- title: "Access Church — check charity number 1177661 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Access Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177661. Religious Activities charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/access-church retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:04:54.084Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Access Church is a registered charity (number 1177661) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £14,568 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Access Church? Registered charity number 1177661 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oxford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,568 Website [www.accesschurch.uk](http://www.accesschurch.uk/) ## What does Access Church do? to advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; (b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world ## What causes is Access Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Access Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Access Church 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=access-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.accesschurch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Access Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Access Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177661) 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 Access Church's charity number? Access Church's charity number is 1177661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177661? Search 1177661 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 Access Church do? to advance the Christian faith in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit; (b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world Does Access Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Access 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 Access Church? Access Church's website is http://www.accesschurch.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/1177661).