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Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) (number 242231) 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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) do?
To raise funds for the support of the parish Church of St Mary Redcliffe in the City of Bristol, especially for the restoration and upkeep of the fabric of the Church and churchyard; and (inter alia) towards the education of the general public in relation to the history of the parish of St Mary Redcliffe.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)
Answers Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, 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 records Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Canynge's Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)
Where it says it operates
Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) registered for?
Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage
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Is Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) as a registered charity (number 242231) 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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s charity number?
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s charity number is 242231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 242231?
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What does Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) do?
To raise funds for the support of the parish Church of St Mary Redcliffe in the City of Bristol, especially for the restoration and upkeep of the fabric of the Church and churchyard; and (inter alia) towards the education of the general public in relation to the history of the parish of St Mary Redcliffe.
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How can I donate to Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)?
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.canynges.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)?
The register records Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s trustees paid?
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe): Canynge's Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe).
When was Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) registered as a charity?
Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) was entered on the register on 28 June 1967.