--- title: "Bishopsgate Church Foundation — check charity number 262186 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bishopsgate Church Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 262186. Religious Activities charity based in Bishopsgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishopsgate-church-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:04.522Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bishopsgate Church Foundation is a registered charity (number 262186) 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 £52,245 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bishopsgate Church Foundation? Registered charity number 262186 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishopsgate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £52,245 Website [www.botolph.org.uk](http://www.botolph.org.uk/) ## What does Bishopsgate Church Foundation do? The charity controls and manages the income which the Church of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate receives annually from The Bishopsgate Foundation. ## What causes is Bishopsgate Church Foundation registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishopsgate Church Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishopsgate Church Foundation 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=bishopsgate-church-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.botolph.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bishopsgate Church Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bishopsgate Church Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 262186) 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 Bishopsgate Church Foundation's charity number? Bishopsgate Church Foundation's charity number is 262186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 262186? Search 262186 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 Bishopsgate Church Foundation do? The charity controls and manages the income which the Church of St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate receives annually from The Bishopsgate Foundation. Does Bishopsgate Church Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishopsgate Church Foundation. 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 Bishopsgate Church Foundation? Bishopsgate Church Foundation's website is http://www.botolph.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/262186).