Is Christ Church Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Christ Church Centre as a registered charity (number 262157) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Christ Church Centre's charity number?

Christ Church Centre's charity number is 262157. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 262157?

Search 262157 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.

Does Christ Church Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christ Church Centre. 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 Christ Church Centre?

Christ Church Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Christ Church Centre previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Christ Church Centre: Christ Church Institute.

When was Christ Church Centre registered as a charity?

Christ Church Centre was entered on the register on 23 February 1971.

Registered charity · No. 262157Trust

Christ Church Centre

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Christ Church Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Christ Church Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,727
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,336
Registered charity number: 262157
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Reading
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Christ Church Centre (number 262157) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Christ Church Centre do?

Christ Church Centre is a community facility which is available to local residents for cultural and social events and activities. In September 2013 The Trustees negotiated with The Local Education Authority for the local school to use the centre for additional educational needs.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Christ Church Centre

Answers Christ Church Centre gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Christ Church Centre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 February 1971
Previous names on the register: Christ Church Institute
Where it says it operates: Reading

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Christ Church Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Christ Church Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Christ Church Centre. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Christ Church Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Christ Church Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Christ Church Centre as a registered charity (number 262157) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Christ Church Centre's charity number?: Christ Church Centre's charity number is 262157. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 262157?: Search 262157 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 Christ Church Centre do?: Christ Church Centre is a community facility which is available to local residents for cultural and social events and activities. In September 2013 The Trustees negotiated with The Local Education Authority for the local school to use the centre for additional educational needs.
Does Christ Church Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christ Church Centre. 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 Christ Church Centre?: Christ Church Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Christ Church Centre?: The register does not record Christ Church Centre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Christ Church Centre previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Christ Church Centre: Christ Church Institute.
When was Christ Church Centre registered as a charity?: Christ Church Centre was entered on the register on 23 February 1971.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.