--- title: "City Church Chester — check charity number 1159254 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Church Chester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159254. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Vicars Cross. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-church-chester retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:09:14.864Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Church Chester is a registered charity (number 1159254) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £29,463 (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 City Church Chester? Registered charity number 1159254 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Vicars Cross Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £29,463 Website [www.citychurchchester.co.uk](http://www.citychurchchester.co.uk/) ## What does City Church Chester do? To advance the Christian faith and education of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in the city of Chester and other parts of the UK as the Trustees see fit. To relieve persons who are in conditions of need, financial hardship, sickness or other distress in the city of Chester or elsewhere. ## What causes is City Church Chester registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Church Chester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Church Chester 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=city-church-chester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.citychurchchester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Church Chester a legitimate charity? Yes. City Church Chester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159254) 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 City Church Chester's charity number? City Church Chester's charity number is 1159254. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159254? Search 1159254 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 City Church Chester do? To advance the Christian faith and education of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in the city of Chester and other parts of the UK as the Trustees see fit. To relieve persons who are in conditions of need, financial hardship, sickness or other distress in the city of Chester or elsewhere. Does City Church Chester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Church Chester. 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 City Church Chester? City Church Chester's website is http://www.citychurchchester.co.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/1159254).