Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Authentic City Church is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities.
Authentic City Church (number 1052608) 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 Authentic City Church do?
The advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Authentic City Church
Answers Authentic City Church gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Authentic City 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
Authentic City Church's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Bethshan International Church; Bethshan Tabernacle
Where it says it operates
Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Oldham · Rochdale · Salford City · Stockport · Tameside
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
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 Authentic City Church registered for?
General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Authentic City Church yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Authentic City 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.
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What should you check before donating to Authentic City Church?
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The register data used for this profile lists Authentic City Church as a registered charity (number 1052608) 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 Authentic City Church's charity number?
Authentic City Church's charity number is 1052608. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1052608?
Search 1052608 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 Authentic City Church do?
The advancement of the Christian Religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
Does Authentic City Church have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Authentic 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 Authentic City Church?
Authentic City Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.authenticcitychurch.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 Authentic City Church?
The register records Authentic City 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.
Are Authentic City Church's trustees paid?
Authentic City Church's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Authentic City Church previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Authentic City Church: Bethshan International Church; Bethshan Tabernacle.
When was Authentic City Church registered as a charity?
Authentic City Church was entered on the register on 5 February 1996.