--- title: "Church Recording Society — check charity number 1192947 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Recording Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192947. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Moulton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-recording-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:53.849Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Recording Society is a registered charity (number 1192947) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,600 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Recording Society? Registered charity number 1192947 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Moulton Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £6,600 Website [churchrecordingsociety.org.uk](http://churchrecordingsociety.org.uk/) ## What does Church Recording Society do? Church Recording Society is the national body for Church Recording Groups producing Church Records for national and local archives and legitimate users. Church Recording Society provides resources for the Church Recording Groups, which are located throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. It liaises with organisations having a common interest in the artefacts within churches. ## What causes is Church Recording Society registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Recording Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Recording Society 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-recording-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://churchrecordingsociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Recording Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Recording Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192947) 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 Recording Society's charity number? Church Recording Society's charity number is 1192947. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192947? Search 1192947 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 Recording Society do? Church Recording Society is the national body for Church Recording Groups producing Church Records for national and local archives and legitimate users. Church Recording Society provides resources for the Church Recording Groups, which are located throughout the UK and the Isle of Man. It liaises with organisations having a common interest in the artefacts within churches. Does Church Recording Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Recording Society. 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 Recording Society? Church Recording Society's website is http://churchrecordingsociety.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/1192947).