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Registered charity · No. 1204560CIO

St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland

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St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£28,901
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£23,598
Registered charity number
1204560
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Sunderland
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded

Quick answer

St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland (number 1204560) 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland do?

In the humble beginning, the Sunderland congregation had its first Indian Orthodox spiritual gathering at the Sunderland Royal Hospital Chapel on July 8 2004. As a sign of the readiness to share the Christian fraternity, the Sunderland Catholic community and the vicar permitted us to use the chapel for our spiritual needs and worship. The first Holy Qurbana was conducted by Fr Happy Jacob .

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland

Answers St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland as a registered charity (number 1204560) 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's charity number?
St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's charity number is 1204560. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1204560?
Search 1204560 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland do?
In the humble beginning, the Sunderland congregation had its first Indian Orthodox spiritual gathering at the Sunderland Royal Hospital Chapel on July 8 2004. As a sign of the readiness to share the Christian fraternity, the Sunderland Catholic community and the vicar permitted us to use the chapel for our spiritual needs and worship. The first Holy Qurbana was conducted by Fr Happy Jacob .
Does St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland?
St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's website listed in our register data is https://www.stmarysiocsunderland.org. 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 St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland?
The register does not record St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's trustees paid?
St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland registered as a charity?
St. Marys Indian Orthodox Church, Sunderland was entered on the register on 1 September 2023.

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.