--- title: "Church in the Community Group of Churches — check charity number 1159061 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church in the Community Group of Churches a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159061. General Charitable Purposes charity based in T/A Orchard Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-in-the-community-group-of-churches retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:36:14.423Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church in the Community Group of Churches is a registered charity (number 1159061) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £16,784 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 in the Community Group of Churches? Registered charity number 1159061 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location T/A Orchard Church Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,784 Website [orchardchurch.org.uk](https://orchardchurch.org.uk/) ## What does Church in the Community Group of Churches do? The Charities objectives are to advance the Evangelical Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule to the M&As in the West Midlands and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World, as the Trustees may from time to time think fit. ## What causes is Church in the Community Group of Churches registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church in the Community Group of Churches yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church in the Community Group of Churches 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-in-the-community-group-of-churches&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://orchardchurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church in the Community Group of Churches a legitimate charity? Yes. Church in the Community Group of Churches is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159061) 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 in the Community Group of Churches's charity number? Church in the Community Group of Churches's charity number is 1159061. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159061? Search 1159061 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 in the Community Group of Churches do? The Charities objectives are to advance the Evangelical Christian Faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs appearing in the schedule to the M&As in the West Midlands and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World, as the Trustees may from time to time think fit. Does Church in the Community Group of Churches have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church in the Community Group of Churches. 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 in the Community Group of Churches? Church in the Community Group of Churches's website is https://orchardchurch.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/1159061).