Is Samuel Sims a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samuel Sims as a registered charity (number 527011) 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 Samuel Sims's charity number?

Samuel Sims's charity number is 527011. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 527011?

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Does Samuel Sims have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samuel Sims. 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 Samuel Sims?

Samuel Sims's website listed in our register data is http://www.crichstmarys.org.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.

When was Samuel Sims registered as a charity?

Samuel Sims was entered on the register on 6 February 1964.

Registered charity · No. 527011

Samuel Sims

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Samuel Sims is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Samuel Sims?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,799
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £644
Registered charity number: 527011
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Crich
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.crichstmarys.org.uk

Quick answer

Samuel Sims (number 527011) 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 Samuel Sims do?

Supplying bibles to Y6 children as they leave local schools

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samuel Sims

Answers Samuel Sims 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 Samuel Sims as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 February 1964
Also known as: Sims Charity
Where it says it operates: Derbyshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

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 Samuel Sims registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Samuel Sims yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samuel Sims. 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

What should you check before donating to Samuel Sims?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samuel Sims a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samuel Sims as a registered charity (number 527011) 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 Samuel Sims's charity number?: Samuel Sims's charity number is 527011. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 527011?: Search 527011 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 Samuel Sims do?: Supplying bibles to Y6 children as they leave local schools
Does Samuel Sims have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samuel Sims. 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 Samuel Sims?: Samuel Sims's website listed in our register data is http://www.crichstmarys.org.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 Samuel Sims?: The register does not record Samuel Sims as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Samuel Sims registered as a charity?: Samuel Sims was entered on the register on 6 February 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.