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title: "Compassion Prison Ministry — check charity number 1161943 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Compassion Prison Ministry a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161943. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Beacon Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/compassion-prison-ministry
retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:15:58.597Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Compassion Prison Ministry is a registered charity (number 1161943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £507 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Compassion Prison Ministry?

Registered charity number

1161943

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Beacon Centre

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£507

Website

[www.compassionministries.co.uk](http://www.compassionministries.co.uk/)

## What does Compassion Prison Ministry do?

The Compassion Prison Ministry is a Pentecostal group of volunteers and chaplains from several quite different denominations, working in partnership with prison Chaplaincy Teams in the UK educating and encouraging offenders in rehabilitation back into the community.

## What causes is Compassion Prison Ministry registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Compassion Prison Ministry yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Compassion Prison Ministry 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Compassion Prison Ministry a legitimate charity?

Yes. Compassion Prison Ministry is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161943) 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 Compassion Prison Ministry's charity number?

Compassion Prison Ministry's charity number is 1161943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1161943?

Search 1161943 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 Compassion Prison Ministry do?

The Compassion Prison Ministry is a Pentecostal group of volunteers and chaplains from several quite different denominations, working in partnership with prison Chaplaincy Teams in the UK educating and encouraging offenders in rehabilitation back into the community.

Does Compassion Prison Ministry have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Compassion Prison Ministry. 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 Compassion Prison Ministry?

Compassion Prison Ministry's website is http://www.compassionministries.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/1161943).