Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)?
Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£23,848
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£2,352
Registered charity number
260509
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Church lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Quick answer
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) (number 260509) 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 Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) do?
The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)
Answers Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 does not record Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
East Riding of Yorkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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 Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) registered for?
Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate).
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) as a registered charity (number 260509) 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 Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)'s charity number?
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)'s charity number is 260509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 260509?
Search 260509 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 Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) do?
The Bishop Skirlaugh Charity was given by Walter de Skirlaw, formerly Bishop of Durham, the founder and builder of the church, for the repairs and maintenance thereof.
Does Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate). 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 Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)?
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)?
The register does not record Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)'s trustees paid?
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) registered as a charity?
Bishop Skirlaugh (Otherwise Called the Chapel Estate) was entered on the register on 16 March 1970.