--- title: "Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) — check charity number 242231 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 242231. Religious Activities charity based in Parish Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/canynges-society-friends-of-st-mary-redcliffe retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:27:39.901Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) is a registered charity (number 242231) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £36,602 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)? Registered charity number 242231 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Parish Office Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £36,602 Website [www.canynges.org.uk](http://www.canynges.org.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) 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=canynges-society-friends-of-st-mary-redcliffe&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.canynges.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) a legitimate charity? Yes. Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 242231) 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 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? Search 242231 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 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. Does Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe). 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 Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)? Canynges Society (Friends of St Mary Redcliffe)'s website is http://www.canynges.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/242231).