--- title: "City Retreat Leicester — check charity number 1187586 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Retreat Leicester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187586. Education/training charity based in 74 Church Gate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-retreat-leicester retrieved: 2026-08-19T08:01:19.565Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Retreat Leicester is a registered charity (number 1187586) 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; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £196,278 (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 Retreat Leicester? Registered charity number 1187586 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 74 Church Gate Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £196,278 Website [cityretreat.org](http://cityretreat.org/) ## What does City Retreat Leicester do? Prayer provisionSupporting needy vulnerable families in localityEducating the community about faith ## What causes is City Retreat Leicester registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Retreat Leicester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Retreat Leicester 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-retreat-leicester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cityretreat.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Retreat Leicester a legitimate charity? Yes. City Retreat Leicester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187586) 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 Retreat Leicester's charity number? City Retreat Leicester's charity number is 1187586. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187586? Search 1187586 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 Retreat Leicester do? Prayer provisionSupporting needy vulnerable families in localityEducating the community about faith Does City Retreat Leicester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Retreat Leicester. 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 Retreat Leicester? City Retreat Leicester's website is http://cityretreat.org/ — 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/1187586).