--- title: "Bath Chapel Fund — check charity number 257501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bath Chapel Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257501. Religious Activities charity based in St. James's Palace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bath-chapel-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:22:43.513Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bath Chapel Fund is a registered charity (number 257501) 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 £46,859 (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 Bath Chapel Fund? Registered charity number 257501 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. James's Palace Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £46,859 ## What does Bath Chapel Fund do? The objectives of the Charity are:To meet the costs of Ceremonial Services held in Westminster Abbey for the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and to facilitate the use of the Chapel of the Order for Weddings and Baptisms. ## What causes is Bath Chapel Fund registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bath Chapel Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bath Chapel Fund 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=bath-chapel-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bath Chapel Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Bath Chapel Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257501) 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 Bath Chapel Fund's charity number? Bath Chapel Fund's charity number is 257501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257501? Search 257501 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 Bath Chapel Fund do? The objectives of the Charity are:To meet the costs of Ceremonial Services held in Westminster Abbey for the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and to facilitate the use of the Chapel of the Order for Weddings and Baptisms. Does Bath Chapel Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bath Chapel Fund. 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 Bath Chapel Fund? Bath Chapel Fund 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/257501).