--- title: "Church or Fabric Estates — check charity number 261653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church or Fabric Estates a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261653. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in St Martins Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-or-fabric-estates retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:24.570Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church or Fabric Estates is a registered charity (number 261653) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £45,312 (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 or Fabric Estates? Registered charity number 261653 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St Martins Church Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £45,312 Website [www.sarumstmartin.org.uk](http://www.sarumstmartin.org.uk/) ## What does Church or Fabric Estates do? Maintaining the fabric of the Church of St Martin, the Church Hall and for other charitable purposes. ## What causes is Church or Fabric Estates registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church or Fabric Estates yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church or Fabric Estates 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-or-fabric-estates&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sarumstmartin.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church or Fabric Estates a legitimate charity? Yes. Church or Fabric Estates is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261653) 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 or Fabric Estates's charity number? Church or Fabric Estates's charity number is 261653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261653? Search 261653 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 or Fabric Estates do? Maintaining the fabric of the Church of St Martin, the Church Hall and for other charitable purposes. Does Church or Fabric Estates have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church or Fabric Estates. 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 or Fabric Estates? Church or Fabric Estates's website is http://www.sarumstmartin.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/261653).