Is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First Church of Christ Scientist Poole as a registered charity (number 236171) 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.

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First Church of Christ Scientist Poole's charity number is 236171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 236171TrustParkstone

First Church of Christ Scientist Poole

First Church of Christ Scientist Poole is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, based in Parkstone.

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First Church of Christ Scientist Poole is listed as a registered charity (number 236171) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £37,994 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about First Church of Christ Scientist Poole?

Registered charity number: 236171
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Parkstone
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £37,994

What does First Church of Christ Scientist Poole do?

The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 236171. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for First Church of Christ Scientist Poole yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Church of Christ Scientist Poole 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First Church of Christ Scientist Poole as a registered charity (number 236171) 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 First Church of Christ Scientist Poole's charity number?: First Church of Christ Scientist Poole's charity number is 236171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 236171?: Search 236171 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 First Church of Christ Scientist Poole do?: The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com
Does First Church of Christ Scientist Poole have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Church of Christ Scientist Poole. 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 First Church of Christ Scientist Poole?: First Church of Christ Scientist Poole does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.