--- title: "Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury — check charity number 1169317 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169317. Education/training charity based in Wheatland Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caritas-diocese-of-shrewsbury retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:26:49.093Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury is a registered charity (number 1169317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £755,200 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury? Registered charity number 1169317 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wheatland Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £755,200 Website [www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk](http://www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk/) ## What does Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury do? Its activities are directed to children and young people without the support of families and in need, children and young people at risk. In addition to children and young people, the charity also provides assistance to people with disabilities, the aged, the vulnerable and individuals, families communities and groups who are in need. ## What causes is Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury 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=caritas-diocese-of-shrewsbury&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.caritasshrewsbury.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury a legitimate charity? Yes. Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169317) 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 Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury's charity number? Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury's charity number is 1169317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169317? Search 1169317 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 Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury do? Its activities are directed to children and young people without the support of families and in need, children and young people at risk. In addition to children and young people, the charity also provides assistance to people with disabilities, the aged, the vulnerable and individuals, families communities and groups who are in need. Does Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury. 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 Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury? Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury's website is http://www.caritasshrewsbury.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/1169317).