Is Church Charity (West Mersea) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Church Charity (West Mersea) as a registered charity (number 211186) 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 Church Charity (West Mersea)'s charity number?

Church Charity (West Mersea)'s charity number is 211186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 211186?

Search 211186 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 Church Charity (West Mersea) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Charity (West Mersea). 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 Charity (West Mersea)?

Church Charity (West Mersea)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.freshsalt.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Church Charity (West Mersea) registered as a charity?

Church Charity (West Mersea) was entered on the register on 26 September 1962.

Registered charity · No. 211186

Church Charity (West Mersea)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Church Charity (West Mersea) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Church Charity (West Mersea)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,319
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £259
Registered charity number: 211186
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): High Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.freshsalt.uk

Quick answer

Church Charity (West Mersea) (number 211186) 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 Church Charity (West Mersea) do?

Supports West Mersea by making grants for upkeep of the Parish Church.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Church Charity (West Mersea)

Answers Church Charity (West Mersea) 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 Church Charity (West Mersea) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 September 1962
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 Church Charity (West Mersea) registered for?

Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Charity (West Mersea) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Church Charity (West Mersea). 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 Church Charity (West Mersea)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church Charity (West Mersea) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Church Charity (West Mersea) as a registered charity (number 211186) 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 Church Charity (West Mersea)'s charity number?: Church Charity (West Mersea)'s charity number is 211186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 211186?: Search 211186 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 Charity (West Mersea) do?: Supports West Mersea by making grants for upkeep of the Parish Church.
Does Church Charity (West Mersea) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Charity (West Mersea). 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 Charity (West Mersea)?: Church Charity (West Mersea)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.freshsalt.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Church Charity (West Mersea)?: The register does not record Church Charity (West Mersea) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Church Charity (West Mersea) registered as a charity?: Church Charity (West Mersea) was entered on the register on 26 September 1962.

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.