--- title: "Church Estate — check charity number 258275 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 258275. Religious Activities charity based in Gatekeeper Chase. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-estate-14 retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:43.809Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Estate is a registered charity (number 258275) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £17,206 (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 Estate? Registered charity number 258275 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gatekeeper Chase Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,206 ## What does Church Estate do? Specifically for the upkeep, repair & maintenance of St Margaret's Church Rainham and its churchyard. ## What causes is Church Estate registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Estate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church 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-estate-14&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 258275) 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 Estate's charity number? Church Estate's charity number is 258275. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 258275? Search 258275 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 Estate do? Specifically for the upkeep, repair & maintenance of St Margaret's Church Rainham and its churchyard. Does Church Estate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church 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 Estate? Church Estate 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/258275).