--- title: "Alive City Church — check charity number 1169786 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alive City Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169786. Religious Activities charity based in Caterham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alive-city-church retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:16:24.311Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alive City Church is a registered charity (number 1169786) 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 £223,487 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Alive City Church? Registered charity number 1169786 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Caterham Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £223,487 ## What does Alive City Church do? We advance the Christian faith through worship services, prayer meetings, teaching events and conferences. We support our community through youth mentoring, creative arts and sports, family support including food distribution and counselling, volunteering and intergenerational programmes, and education, skills and employability training. ## What causes is Alive City Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alive City Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alive City 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=alive-city-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alive City Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Alive City Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169786) 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 Alive City Church's charity number? Alive City Church's charity number is 1169786. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169786? Search 1169786 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 Alive City Church do? We advance the Christian faith through worship services, prayer meetings, teaching events and conferences. We support our community through youth mentoring, creative arts and sports, family support including food distribution and counselling, volunteering and intergenerational programmes, and education, skills and employability training. Does Alive City Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alive City 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 Alive City Church? Alive City Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1169786).