--- title: "Sarum College — check charity number 1161253 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sarum College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161253. Education/training charity based in 19 the Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sarum-college retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:31:39.533Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sarum College is a registered charity (number 1161253) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,418,428 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Sarum College? Registered charity number 1161253 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 19 the Close Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £2,418,428 Website [www.sarum.ac.uk](http://www.sarum.ac.uk/) ## What does Sarum College do? Sarum College is an ecumenical study, conference and research centre. Our educational programme is organised in seven Sarum Centres of Learning. These Centres offer a variety of courses within our specialist areas of Christian Spirituality, Leadership, Ministry, Liturgy and Worship, Theology, Imagination and Culture and The Arts. Within the college is a bookshop and library. ## What causes is Sarum College registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sarum College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sarum College 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=sarum-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sarum.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sarum College a legitimate charity? Yes. Sarum College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161253) 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 Sarum College's charity number? Sarum College's charity number is 1161253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161253? Search 1161253 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 Sarum College do? Sarum College is an ecumenical study, conference and research centre. Our educational programme is organised in seven Sarum Centres of Learning. These Centres offer a variety of courses within our specialist areas of Christian Spirituality, Leadership, Ministry, Liturgy and Worship, Theology, Imagination and Culture and The Arts. Within the college is a bookshop and library. Does Sarum College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sarum College. 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 Sarum College? Sarum College's website is http://www.sarum.ac.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1161253).