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Registered charity · No. 267655CIOHailsham Parish Church

Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO

Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, overseas aid/famine relief, religious activities, based in Hailsham Parish Church.

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Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO is a registered charity (number 267655) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £23,667 (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 Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO?

Registered charity number
267655
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Hailsham Parish Church
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£23,667

What does Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO do?

We give grants to those going overseas to help in a voluntary capacity in schools, churches and hospitals. The applicant must pay for their travel themselves and not receive any renumeration for the work they will undertake.

What causes is Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 267655) 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 Overseas Service Trust CIO's charity number?
Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO's charity number is 267655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 267655?
Search 267655 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 Overseas Service Trust CIO do?
We give grants to those going overseas to help in a voluntary capacity in schools, churches and hospitals. The applicant must pay for their travel themselves and not receive any renumeration for the work they will undertake.
Does Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO. 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 Overseas Service Trust CIO?
Christians in Overseas Service Trust CIO's website is http://www.cost-uk.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.