--- title: "Church Lands Charity — check charity number 257779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Lands Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257779. Religious Activities charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-lands-charity-7 retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:35:19.476Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Lands Charity is a registered charity (number 257779) 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 £15,215 (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 Charity? Registered charity number 257779 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £15,215 Website [www.stmaryswatton.org](http://www.stmaryswatton.org/) ## What does Church Lands Charity do? To make grants for repairs, maintenance and insurance of the Parish Church of St Mary's Watton, Norfolk ## What causes is Church Lands Charity registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Lands Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Lands Charity 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-charity-7&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmaryswatton.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Lands Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Lands Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257779) 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 Charity's charity number? Church Lands Charity's charity number is 257779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257779? Search 257779 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 Charity do? To make grants for repairs, maintenance and insurance of the Parish Church of St Mary's Watton, Norfolk Does Church Lands Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Lands Charity. 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 Charity? Church Lands Charity's website is http://www.stmaryswatton.org — 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/257779).