--- title: "Newcastle Diocesan Society — check charity number 247234 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Newcastle Diocesan Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247234. Religious Activities charity based in Church House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newcastle-diocesan-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:45:24.474Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Newcastle Diocesan Society is a registered charity (number 247234) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £473,074 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Newcastle Diocesan Society? Registered charity number 247234 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Church House Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £473,074 ## What does Newcastle Diocesan Society do? The Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese. ## What causes is Newcastle Diocesan Society registered for? Religious ActivitiesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newcastle Diocesan Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newcastle Diocesan Society 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=newcastle-diocesan-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Newcastle Diocesan Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Newcastle Diocesan Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247234) 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 Newcastle Diocesan Society's charity number? Newcastle Diocesan Society's charity number is 247234. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247234? Search 247234 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 Newcastle Diocesan Society do? The Charity acts as trustee and custodian trustee responsible for trust funds and properties held upon trust for the Diocese of Newcastle and Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) within the Diocese. Does Newcastle Diocesan Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newcastle Diocesan Society. 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 Newcastle Diocesan Society? Newcastle Diocesan Society 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 2026-07-31, 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/247234).