Is Apostolic Faith Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Apostolic Faith Church as a registered charity (number 238009) 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 Apostolic Faith Church's charity number?

Apostolic Faith Church's charity number is 238009. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 238009?

Search 238009 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.

Does Apostolic Faith Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Apostolic Faith 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 Apostolic Faith Church?

Apostolic Faith Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.afc-bmth.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 Apostolic Faith Church registered as a charity?

Apostolic Faith Church was entered on the register on 22 March 1965.

Registered charity · No. 238009Trust

Apostolic Faith Church

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

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What are the key facts about Apostolic Faith Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £8,266
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,781
Registered charity number: 238009
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bournemouth
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.afc-bmth.co.uk

Quick answer

Apostolic Faith Church (number 238009) 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 Apostolic Faith Church do?

Pentecostal Christian fellowship services are regularly held for the benefit of the local community. Baptisms, marriages and funeral services are conducted. The Church's weekly publication is distributed worldwide.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Apostolic Faith Church

Answers Apostolic Faith 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 records Apostolic Faith Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 March 1965
Also known as: The Root
Where it says it operates: Dorset · Bournemouth

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Apostolic Faith Church registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Apostolic Faith Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Apostolic Faith 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 Apostolic Faith Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apostolic Faith Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Apostolic Faith Church as a registered charity (number 238009) 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 Apostolic Faith Church's charity number?: Apostolic Faith Church's charity number is 238009. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 238009?: Search 238009 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 Apostolic Faith Church do?: Pentecostal Christian fellowship services are regularly held for the benefit of the local community. Baptisms, marriages and funeral services are conducted. The Church's weekly publication is distributed worldwide.
Does Apostolic Faith Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Apostolic Faith 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 Apostolic Faith Church?: Apostolic Faith Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.afc-bmth.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 Apostolic Faith Church?: The register records Apostolic Faith Church as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Apostolic Faith Church registered as a charity?: Apostolic Faith Church was entered on the register on 22 March 1965.

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.