--- title: "Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association — check charity number 281255 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281255. Religious Activities charity based in Durbin Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-congregational-itinerant-lay-preachers-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:46.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association is a registered charity (number 281255) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association? Registered charity number 281255 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Durbin Walk ## What does Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association do? We devise a plan of Lay Preachers to cover ministry to outlying churches that have no leadership. We hold an annual general meeting. Last one held on 29th April 2025 ## What causes is Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association 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=bristol-congregational-itinerant-lay-preachers-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281255) 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 Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association's charity number? Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association's charity number is 281255. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281255? Search 281255 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 Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association do? We devise a plan of Lay Preachers to cover ministry to outlying churches that have no leadership. We hold an annual general meeting. Last one held on 29th April 2025 Does Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association. 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 Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association? Bristol Congregational Itinerant Lay Preachers' Association 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/281255).