--- title: "Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution — check charity number 207236 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 207236. Education/training charity based in Ridgeland House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-schoolmasters-and-schoolmistresses-benevolent-institution retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:55.387Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution is a registered charity (number 207236) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution? Registered charity number 207236 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Ridgeland House Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £8 Website [www.cssbi.org.uk](http://www.cssbi.org.uk/) ## What does Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution do? In England and Wales we provide for necessitous teachers or former teachers/lecturers and those in teacher training who are members of the Church of England or of another recognised Christian denomination, in times of affliction, disablement or other misfortune, and on their demise to provide for their financial dependants. See www.cssbi.org.uk ## What causes is Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution 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-schoolmasters-and-schoolmistresses-benevolent-institution&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cssbi.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 207236) 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 Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution's charity number? Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution's charity number is 207236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 207236? Search 207236 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 Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution do? In England and Wales we provide for necessitous teachers or former teachers/lecturers and those in teacher training who are members of the Church of England or of another recognised Christian denomination, in times of affliction, disablement or other misfortune, and on their demise to provide for their financial dependants. See www.cssbi.org.uk Does Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution. 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 Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution? Church Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses' Benevolent Institution's website is http://www.cssbi.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/207236).