--- title: "Sisters of Mercy Sunderland — check charity number 229943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sisters of Mercy Sunderland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 229943. Education/training charity based in Oaklea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sisters-of-mercy-sunderland retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:08:14.328Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sisters of Mercy Sunderland is a registered charity (number 229943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,279,784 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Sisters of Mercy Sunderland? Registered charity number 229943 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oaklea Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,279,784 ## What does Sisters of Mercy Sunderland do? The Community's principal objectives are the furtherance of Roman Catholic and Christian Primary, Secondary & Adult education in the UK and elsewhere. The alleviation of poverty and human suffering and such other activities as Sister Superior shall direct. ## What causes is Sisters of Mercy Sunderland registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sisters of Mercy Sunderland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sisters of Mercy Sunderland 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=sisters-of-mercy-sunderland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sisters of Mercy Sunderland a legitimate charity? Yes. Sisters of Mercy Sunderland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 229943) 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 Sisters of Mercy Sunderland's charity number? Sisters of Mercy Sunderland's charity number is 229943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 229943? Search 229943 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 Sisters of Mercy Sunderland do? The Community's principal objectives are the furtherance of Roman Catholic and Christian Primary, Secondary & Adult education in the UK and elsewhere. The alleviation of poverty and human suffering and such other activities as Sister Superior shall direct. Does Sisters of Mercy Sunderland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisters of Mercy Sunderland. 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 Sisters of Mercy Sunderland? Sisters of Mercy Sunderland 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/229943).