--- title: "Church of England Central Services — check charity number 1155158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church of England Central Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155158. Religious Activities charity based in Great Smith Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-of-england-central-services retrieved: 2026-08-19T05:40:38.671Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church of England Central Services is a registered charity (number 1155158) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £130,697,000 (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 of England Central Services? Registered charity number 1155158 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Great Smith Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £130,697,000 Website [www.churchofengland.org](http://www.churchofengland.org/) ## What does Church of England Central Services do? The Charity's objects are to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and other charities with a Church ethos by providing cost-effective shared financial, legal and other support services including payroll and also to promote the charitable purposes of the NCIs. ## What causes is Church of England Central Services registered for? Religious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church of England Central Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church of England Central Services 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-of-england-central-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.churchofengland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church of England Central Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Church of England Central Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155158) 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 of England Central Services's charity number? Church of England Central Services's charity number is 1155158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155158? Search 1155158 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 of England Central Services do? The Charity's objects are to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions (NCIs), dioceses and other charities with a Church ethos by providing cost-effective shared financial, legal and other support services including payroll and also to promote the charitable purposes of the NCIs. Does Church of England Central Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church of England Central Services. 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 of England Central Services? Church of England Central Services's website is http://www.churchofengland.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/1155158).