--- title: "Charity of the Discalced Carmelites — check charity number 272242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of the Discalced Carmelites a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272242. Religious Activities charity based in Bloomfield Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-the-discalced-carmelites retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:38:25.854Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of the Discalced Carmelites is a registered charity (number 272242) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Charity of the Discalced Carmelites? Registered charity number 272242 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bloomfield Avenue Website [www.carmelite.org.uk](http://www.carmelite.org.uk/) ## What does Charity of the Discalced Carmelites do? A ministry of prayer,hospitality,retreats,counselling,education and study is carried out. ## What causes is Charity of the Discalced Carmelites registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of the Discalced Carmelites yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of the Discalced Carmelites 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=charity-of-the-discalced-carmelites&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.carmelite.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of the Discalced Carmelites a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of the Discalced Carmelites is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272242) 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 Charity of the Discalced Carmelites's charity number? Charity of the Discalced Carmelites's charity number is 272242. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 272242? Search 272242 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 Charity of the Discalced Carmelites do? A ministry of prayer,hospitality,retreats,counselling,education and study is carried out. Does Charity of the Discalced Carmelites have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of the Discalced Carmelites. 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 Charity of the Discalced Carmelites? Charity of the Discalced Carmelites's website is http://www.carmelite.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/272242).