--- title: "Christians in Action — check charity number 257785 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Christians in Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257785. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thornton Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/christians-in-action retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:59:30.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Christians in Action is a registered charity (number 257785) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £169,203 (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 Christians in Action? Registered charity number 257785 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thornton Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £169,203 Website [www.christiansinactionuk.com](http://www.christiansinactionuk.com/) ## What does Christians in Action do? Christians In Action operates in two main ways. In the the church in London we work with children, youth and adults to help them to become mature human beings who can be of service to God and to the community.We also forward support to workers, mainly overseas and funds for projects such as orphanages and a day care centre for children as well as a home for the elderly. ## What causes is Christians in Action registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Christians in Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christians in Action 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=christians-in-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.christiansinactionuk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Christians in Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Christians in Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257785) 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 Christians in Action's charity number? Christians in Action's charity number is 257785. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257785? Search 257785 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 Christians in Action do? Christians In Action operates in two main ways. In the the church in London we work with children, youth and adults to help them to become mature human beings who can be of service to God and to the community.We also forward support to workers, mainly overseas and funds for projects such as orphanages and a day care centre for children as well as a home for the elderly. Does Christians in Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christians in Action. 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 Christians in Action? Christians in Action's website is http://www.christiansinactionuk.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/257785).