Is Colchester City Mission Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Colchester City Mission Trust as a registered charity (number 227161) 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 Colchester City Mission Trust's charity number?

Colchester City Mission Trust's charity number is 227161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 227161?

Search 227161 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.

Does Colchester City Mission Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester City Mission Trust. 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 Colchester City Mission Trust?

Colchester City Mission Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Colchester City Mission Trust previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Colchester City Mission Trust: Colchester Town Mission.

When was Colchester City Mission Trust registered as a charity?

Colchester City Mission Trust was entered on the register on 27 February 1964.

Registered charity · No. 227161

Colchester City Mission Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Colchester City Mission Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Colchester City Mission Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,110
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,416
Registered charity number: 227161
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Colchester
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Colchester City Mission Trust (number 227161) 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 Colchester City Mission Trust do?

grant making to support Christian evangelistic initiatives in Colchester & District

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester City Mission Trust

Answers Colchester City Mission Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Colchester City Mission Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 February 1964
Also known as: Colchester Town Mission Trust
Previous names on the register: Colchester Town Mission
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Colchester City Mission Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester City Mission Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester City Mission Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Colchester City Mission Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester City Mission Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Colchester City Mission Trust as a registered charity (number 227161) 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 Colchester City Mission Trust's charity number?: Colchester City Mission Trust's charity number is 227161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 227161?: Search 227161 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 Colchester City Mission Trust do?: grant making to support Christian evangelistic initiatives in Colchester & District
Does Colchester City Mission Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester City Mission Trust. 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 Colchester City Mission Trust?: Colchester City Mission Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester City Mission Trust?: The register does not record Colchester City Mission Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Colchester City Mission Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Colchester City Mission Trust: Colchester Town Mission.
When was Colchester City Mission Trust registered as a charity?: Colchester City Mission Trust was entered on the register on 27 February 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.