--- title: "Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes — check charity number 238492 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 238492. Religious Activities charity based in Knowle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charities-for-ecclesiastical-and-other-purposes retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:47.314Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes is a registered charity (number 238492) 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 £29,003 (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 Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes? Registered charity number 238492 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Knowle Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £29,003 ## What does Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes do? The principal activity is the provision of a house (49 Newton Road, Knowle) for the use of the parish of Knowle. This house is leased to a member of the clergy at a market rent. From the rental income received, the charity insures the building and carries out repairs and improvements to the property. ## What causes is Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes 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=charities-for-ecclesiastical-and-other-purposes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes a legitimate charity? Yes. Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 238492) 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 Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes's charity number? Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes's charity number is 238492. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238492? Search 238492 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 Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes do? The principal activity is the provision of a house (49 Newton Road, Knowle) for the use of the parish of Knowle. This house is leased to a member of the clergy at a market rent. From the rental income received, the charity insures the building and carries out repairs and improvements to the property. Does Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes. 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 Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes? Charities for Ecclesiastical and Other Purposes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/238492).