--- title: "First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley — charity 1186097" description: "First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley (charity 1186097). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-church-of-christ-scientist-shipley retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:55:27.724Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley is listed as a registered charity (number 1186097) 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 £68,269 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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, Shipley? Registered charity number 1186097 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) 41 Bradford Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £68,269 Website [www.christianscienceshipley.co.uk](http://www.christianscienceshipley.co.uk/) ## What does First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley do? We hold Church services, teach Sunday School, provide a public Reading Room and hold public lecturesOur church premises are at 41 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3DS, West Yorkshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. 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. ## What causes is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first-church-of-christ-scientist-shipley&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.christianscienceshipley.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley as a registered charity (number 1186097) 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, Shipley's charity number? First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley's charity number is 1186097. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186097? Search 1186097 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, Shipley do? We hold Church services, teach Sunday School, provide a public Reading Room and hold public lecturesOur church premises are at 41 Bradford Road, Shipley, BD18 3DS, West Yorkshire Does First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley. 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, Shipley? First Church of Christ, Scientist, Shipley's website listed in our register data is http://www.christianscienceshipley.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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/charity-details/?regId=1186097&subId=0).