--- title: "City Life Church (Portsmouth) — check charity number 1182810 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Life Church (Portsmouth) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182810. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 85 Tangier Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-life-church-portsmouth retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:11:15.963Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Life Church (Portsmouth) is a registered charity (number 1182810) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £239,967 (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 City Life Church (Portsmouth)? Registered charity number 1182810 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 85 Tangier Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £239,967 Website [www.citylifechurch.uk](https://www.citylifechurch.uk/) ## What does City Life Church (Portsmouth) do? CITY LIFE CHURCH EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUSCHRIST THAT THROUGH HIM WE MAY HAVE SALVATION ANDETERNAL LIFE. THIS IS DONE BY LOVING GOD, REACHING OUT ANDSERVING PEOPLE THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES WITHIN OUR CITY.THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OFTHE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCEEDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THEUK ## What causes is City Life Church (Portsmouth) registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Life Church (Portsmouth) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Life Church (Portsmouth) 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-life-church-portsmouth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.citylifechurch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Life Church (Portsmouth) a legitimate charity? Yes. City Life Church (Portsmouth) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182810) 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 Life Church (Portsmouth)'s charity number? City Life Church (Portsmouth)'s charity number is 1182810. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182810? Search 1182810 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 Life Church (Portsmouth) do? CITY LIFE CHURCH EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUSCHRIST THAT THROUGH HIM WE MAY HAVE SALVATION ANDETERNAL LIFE. THIS IS DONE BY LOVING GOD, REACHING OUT ANDSERVING PEOPLE THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES WITHIN OUR CITY.THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH IS THE ADVANCEMENT OFTHE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCEEDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THEUK Does City Life Church (Portsmouth) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Life Church (Portsmouth). 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 Life Church (Portsmouth)? City Life Church (Portsmouth)'s website is https://www.citylifechurch.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/1182810).