--- title: "Christians in Schools Trust — check charity number 1019848 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Christians in Schools Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1019848. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stockport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/christians-in-schools-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:01:49.958Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Christians in Schools Trust is a registered charity (number 1019848) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £55,304 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Schools Trust? Registered charity number 1019848 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stockport Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £55,304 Website [www.cist.org.uk](http://www.cist.org.uk/) ## What does Christians in Schools Trust do? CIST is active within Primary and Secondary schools in the Stockport area by providing a service that includes R.E. lessons, assemblies and projects to support the school curriculum in the teaching of Christianity. CIST also aims to partner with Christian Communities in providing opportunities for children and young people to explore the Christian faith ## What causes is Christians in Schools Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Christians in Schools Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christians in Schools Trust 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-schools-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cist.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Christians in Schools Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Christians in Schools Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1019848) 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 Schools Trust's charity number? Christians in Schools Trust's charity number is 1019848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1019848? Search 1019848 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 Schools Trust do? CIST is active within Primary and Secondary schools in the Stockport area by providing a service that includes R.E. lessons, assemblies and projects to support the school curriculum in the teaching of Christianity. CIST also aims to partner with Christian Communities in providing opportunities for children and young people to explore the Christian faith Does Christians in Schools Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christians in Schools Trust. 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 Schools Trust? Christians in Schools Trust's website is http://www.cist.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/1019848).