--- title: "Community of St Mary At the Cross — check charity number 209261 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community of St Mary At the Cross a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209261. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 94A Priory Field Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-of-st-mary-at-the-cross retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:45:17.050Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community of St Mary At the Cross is a registered charity (number 209261) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,668,858 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Community of St Mary At the Cross? Registered charity number 209261 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 94A Priory Field Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,668,858 Website [edgwareabbey.org.uk](http://edgwareabbey.org.uk/) ## What does Community of St Mary At the Cross do? The aim of the charity is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church of England and to carry out the social mission of the Church through the support of charitable work for the relief of poverty, through the maintenance of religious community of women organised in accordance with the rule of St. Benedict and dedicated to the St. Mary at the Cross. ## What causes is Community of St Mary At the Cross registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community of St Mary At the Cross yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community of St Mary At the Cross 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=community-of-st-mary-at-the-cross&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://edgwareabbey.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community of St Mary At the Cross a legitimate charity? Yes. Community of St Mary At the Cross is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209261) 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 Community of St Mary At the Cross's charity number? Community of St Mary At the Cross's charity number is 209261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209261? Search 209261 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 Community of St Mary At the Cross do? The aim of the charity is to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church of England and to carry out the social mission of the Church through the support of charitable work for the relief of poverty, through the maintenance of religious community of women organised in accordance with the rule of St. Benedict and dedicated to the St. Mary at the Cross. Does Community of St Mary At the Cross have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community of St Mary At the Cross. 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 Community of St Mary At the Cross? Community of St Mary At the Cross's website is http://edgwareabbey.org.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/209261).