--- title: "Church and School Estate — check charity number 216709 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church and School Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216709. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Manthorpe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-and-school-estate retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:36:00.984Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church and School Estate is a registered charity (number 216709) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £17,401 (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 Church and School Estate? Registered charity number 216709 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Manthorpe Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £17,401 Website [www.charitycommision.gov.uk](http://www.charitycommision.gov.uk/) ## What does Church and School Estate do? Maintenance of village Church Hall and assist with finance for church. ## What causes is Church and School Estate registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church and School Estate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church and School Estate 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=church-and-school-estate&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.charitycommision.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church and School Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. Church and School Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216709) 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 Church and School Estate's charity number? Church and School Estate's charity number is 216709. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216709? Search 216709 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 Church and School Estate do? Maintenance of village Church Hall and assist with finance for church. Does Church and School Estate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church and School Estate. 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 Church and School Estate? Church and School Estate's website is http://www.charitycommision.gov.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/216709).