--- title: "Bedale & District Methodist Church — check charity number 1168843 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bedale & District Methodist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168843. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wycar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedale-district-methodist-church retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:26:22.444Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bedale & District Methodist Church is a registered charity (number 1168843) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £54,076 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Bedale & District Methodist Church? Registered charity number 1168843 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wycar Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £54,076 Website [www.riponlowerdalesmethodists.org.uk](http://www.riponlowerdalesmethodists.org.uk/) ## What does Bedale & District Methodist Church do? We offer a variety of Worship Services on Sundays to people living in Bedale and the surrounding district e.g. Traditional, Cafe style and Themed Preach. Open Doors ( a time for coffee and care), Coffee Mornings and Lunches all offer fellowship, chat and pastoral care.The building is also available for Community use as a venue to meet. ## What causes is Bedale & District Methodist Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedale & District Methodist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedale & District Methodist 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=bedale-district-methodist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riponlowerdalesmethodists.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bedale & District Methodist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Bedale & District Methodist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168843) 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 Bedale & District Methodist Church's charity number? Bedale & District Methodist Church's charity number is 1168843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168843? Search 1168843 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 Bedale & District Methodist Church do? We offer a variety of Worship Services on Sundays to people living in Bedale and the surrounding district e.g. Traditional, Cafe style and Themed Preach. Open Doors ( a time for coffee and care), Coffee Mornings and Lunches all offer fellowship, chat and pastoral care.The building is also available for Community use as a venue to meet. Does Bedale & District Methodist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedale & District Methodist 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 Bedale & District Methodist Church? Bedale & District Methodist Church's website is http://www.riponlowerdalesmethodists.org.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/1168843).