--- title: "Church Lands — check charity number 253172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Lands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253172. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Saxilby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-lands-26 retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:34:08.049Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Lands is a registered charity (number 253172) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £400 (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 Lands? Registered charity number 253172 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Saxilby Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £400 Website [stowminster.co.uk](http://stowminster.co.uk/) ## What does Church Lands do? The charity manages land held in trust, the income from which is used for the maintenance of St Mary's Church, Stow ## What causes is Church Lands registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Lands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Lands 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-lands-26&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://stowminster.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Lands a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Lands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253172) 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 Lands's charity number? Church Lands's charity number is 253172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253172? Search 253172 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 Lands do? The charity manages land held in trust, the income from which is used for the maintenance of St Mary's Church, Stow Does Church Lands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Lands. 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 Lands? Church Lands's website is http://stowminster.co.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/253172).