--- title: "Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage — check charity number 240513 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240513. Education/training charity based in Denchworth Road. 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-the-virgin-at-wantage retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:45:15.256Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage is a registered charity (number 240513) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 the Virgin At Wantage? Registered charity number 240513 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Denchworth Road Website [www.csmv.co.uk](http://www.csmv.co.uk/) ## What does Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage do? Provision of facilities for spiritual refreshment, prayer and the promotion of religion and education of members of the Church of England and children or young persons.Provision of care for the elderly Sisters of CSMV and the residents of St Katharine's House.Support of those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction.Reach out and assist those in the UK and overseas who are poor. ## What causes is Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage 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-the-virgin-at-wantage&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.csmv.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage a legitimate charity? Yes. Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240513) 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 the Virgin At Wantage's charity number? Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage's charity number is 240513. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240513? Search 240513 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 the Virgin At Wantage do? Provision of facilities for spiritual refreshment, prayer and the promotion of religion and education of members of the Church of England and children or young persons.Provision of care for the elderly Sisters of CSMV and the residents of St Katharine's House.Support of those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction.Reach out and assist those in the UK and overseas who are poor. Does Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage. 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 the Virgin At Wantage? Community of St Mary the Virgin At Wantage's website is http://www.csmv.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/240513).