--- title: "Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton — charity 1216249 | CharityCompare" description: "Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton (charity 1216249). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/romanian-orthodox-church-taunton retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:54:56.422Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1216249CIO RO # Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.parohiaortodoxataunton.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1216249&subId=0) Work at Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=romanian-orthodox-church-taunton&type=claim&name=Romanian%20Orthodox%20Church%20Taunton) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton? Registered charity number 1216249 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Taunton Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.parohiaortodoxataunton.co.uk](http://www.parohiaortodoxataunton.co.uk/) Quick answer Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton (number 1216249) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton do? Our charity is an Orthodox Christian church based in Somerset, serving the spiritual and social needs of the local community.Our activities focus on supporting children and young people through educational, cultural, and moral development programmes, including classes, mentoring, and workshops. We also provide support to families facing difficulties, the elderly, and people experiencing social Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton Answers Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 17 December 2025 Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=romanian-orthodox-church-taunton&type=claim&name=Romanian%20Orthodox%20Church%20Taunton) [Visit charity website](http://www.parohiaortodoxataunton.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton as a registered charity (number 1216249) 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 Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton's charity number? Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton's charity number is 1216249. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216249? Search 1216249 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 Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton do? Our charity is an Orthodox Christian church based in Somerset, serving the spiritual and social needs of the local community.Our activities focus on supporting children and young people through educational, cultural, and moral development programmes, including classes, mentoring, and workshops. We also provide support to families facing difficulties, the elderly, and people experiencing social Does Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton. 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 Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton? Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton's website listed in our register data is http://www.parohiaortodoxataunton.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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton? The register does not record Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton registered as a charity? Romanian Orthodox Church Taunton was entered on the register on 17 December 2025. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1216249&subId=0).