--- title: "Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church — check charity number 1196793 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196793. Religious Activities charity based in Dafen. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-russian-orthodox-church retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:33:22.439Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church is a registered charity (number 1196793) 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 £44,641 (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 Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church? Registered charity number 1196793 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Dafen Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £44,641 Website [russianorthodoxchurchcardiff.com](https://russianorthodoxchurchcardiff.com/) ## What does Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church do? The promotion of the Orthodox Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith by: (a) providing Liturgical services of the Russian Orthodox Church according to the principles of One Holy Catholic Orthodox and Apostolic Church. (b) Providing pastoral care, information services, religious and other charitable work of the church for the benefit of the Community in Cardiff ## What causes is Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church 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=cardiff-russian-orthodox-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://russianorthodoxchurchcardiff.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196793) 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 Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church's charity number? Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church's charity number is 1196793. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196793? Search 1196793 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 Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church do? The promotion of the Orthodox Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith by: (a) providing Liturgical services of the Russian Orthodox Church according to the principles of One Holy Catholic Orthodox and Apostolic Church. (b) Providing pastoral care, information services, religious and other charitable work of the church for the benefit of the Community in Cardiff Does Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church. 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 Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church? Cardiff Russian Orthodox Church's website is https://russianorthodoxchurchcardiff.com/ — 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/1196793).