--- title: "Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit — check charity number 1162844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162844. Religious Activities charity based in 21 Cockton Hill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-auckland-shildon-methodist-circuit retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:48.746Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit is a registered charity (number 1162844) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; economic/community development/employment; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £168,503 (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 Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit? Registered charity number 1162844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location 21 Cockton Hill Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £168,503 Website [www.basmethodistcircuit.org.uk](http://www.basmethodistcircuit.org.uk/) ## What does Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit do? Bishop Auckland & Shildon Circuit is a diverse network embracing 10 churches, representing both urban and rural areas. It seeks to consolidate and develop the work of the churches, encouraging partnership among and between them. It exists to make the love of God known and share the Good News of the Gospel through worship and activities of the individual churches, holding those churches in unity. ## What causes is Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit registered for? Religious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit 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=bishop-auckland-shildon-methodist-circuit&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.basmethodistcircuit.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162844) 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 Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit's charity number? Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit's charity number is 1162844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162844? Search 1162844 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 Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit do? Bishop Auckland & Shildon Circuit is a diverse network embracing 10 churches, representing both urban and rural areas. It seeks to consolidate and develop the work of the churches, encouraging partnership among and between them. It exists to make the love of God known and share the Good News of the Gospel through worship and activities of the individual churches, holding those churches in unity. Does Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit. 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 Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit? Bishop Auckland & Shildon Methodist Circuit's website is http://www.basmethodistcircuit.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/1162844).