--- title: "Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn — check charity number 1207822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1207822. Religious Activities charity based in Cathedral Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cathedral-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-blackburn retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:14:45.659Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn is a registered charity (number 1207822) 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 £1,696,122 (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 Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn? Registered charity number 1207822 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cathedral Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,696,122 Website [blackburncathedral.com](https://blackburncathedral.com/) ## What does Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn do? Religious Organisation ## What causes is Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn 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=cathedral-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-blackburn&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://blackburncathedral.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn a legitimate charity? Yes. Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207822) 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 Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn's charity number? Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn's charity number is 1207822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1207822? Search 1207822 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 Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn do? Religious Organisation Does Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn. 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 Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn? Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Blackburn's website is https://blackburncathedral.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/1207822).