--- title: "Church Estate — check charity number 249023 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 249023. Religious Activities charity based in Farnley Hey Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-estate-4 retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:31.347Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Estate is a registered charity (number 249023) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £237 (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 Estate? Registered charity number 249023 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Farnley Hey Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £237 Website [www.stnics.org.uk](http://www.stnics.org.uk/) ## What does Church Estate do? The provision of grants to young people to facilitate education/personnal development/ practical support regarding international mission.To provide resources to help maintain the structure and fabric of St Nicholas Church Durham. ## What causes is Church Estate registered for? Religious Activities ## 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-4&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stnics.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 249023) 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 249023. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 249023? Search 249023 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? The provision of grants to young people to facilitate education/personnal development/ practical support regarding international mission.To provide resources to help maintain the structure and fabric of St Nicholas Church Durham. 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's website is http://www.stnics.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/249023).