--- title: "Church Corporation Trust — check charity number 1051555 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Corporation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1051555. Education/training charity based in Downes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-corporation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:00.907Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Corporation Trust is a registered charity (number 1051555) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £96,838 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Corporation Trust? Registered charity number 1051555 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Downes Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £96,838 ## What does Church Corporation Trust do? The role of the Governors is now principally the upkeep and the maintenance of Holy Cross Church, Crediton and the churchyard; the Chancel at St Martins Church, Exminster; the upkeep of St Lawrence Chapel, Crediton and some responsibility for St Boniface Church, Knowle, Crediton. ## What causes is Church Corporation Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Corporation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Corporation 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=church-corporation-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Corporation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Corporation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1051555) 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 Corporation Trust's charity number? Church Corporation Trust's charity number is 1051555. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1051555? Search 1051555 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 Corporation Trust do? The role of the Governors is now principally the upkeep and the maintenance of Holy Cross Church, Crediton and the churchyard; the Chancel at St Martins Church, Exminster; the upkeep of St Lawrence Chapel, Crediton and some responsibility for St Boniface Church, Knowle, Crediton. Does Church Corporation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Corporation 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 Church Corporation Trust? Church Corporation Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1051555).