Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) (number 256303) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) do?
Advancing the charitable work of the churches by furthering their common interest in secular matters relating to their work other than educational work. Acting as a liaison body between the churches and Government.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)
Answers Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Churches Main Committee
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Ireland · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) registered for?
Religious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas).
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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Is Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) as a registered charity (number 256303) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s charity number?
Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s charity number is 256303. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 256303?
Search 256303 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 Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) do?
Advancing the charitable work of the churches by furthering their common interest in secular matters relating to their work other than educational work. Acting as a liaison body between the churches and Government.
Does Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas). 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 Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)?
Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.churcheslegislation.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)?
The register does not record Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s trustees paid?
Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas): The Churches Main Committee.
When was Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) registered as a charity?
Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (Clas) was entered on the register on 27 June 1968.