--- title: "Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) — charity 1134818 | CharityCompare" description: "Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) (charity 1134818). Check registration and accounts." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taunton-minster-the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-magdalene-taunton retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:50:55.869Z 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. 1134818Previously excepted TM # Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1134818&subId=0) Work at Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=taunton-minster-the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-magdalene-taunton&type=claim&name=Taunton%20Minster%20(the%20Parochial%20Church%20Council%20of%20the%20Ecclesiastical%20Parish%20of%20St%20Mary%20Magdalene%2C%20Taunton)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £420,236 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £599,579 Registered charity number 1134818 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Previously excepted Register contact address detail (not service area) West Monkton Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk](http://www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk/) Quick answer Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) (number 1134818) 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) do? Worship strong in word and sacrament; training parish; mission emphasis supporting Taunton Town Centre Chaplaincy and ShelterBox; linked with Lusaka Cathedral in Zambia; development of work with children (Tekna), young people (Eternity Cafe) and choristers; music tradition with full choir; home study groups;coffee and bookshop supporting mission activities. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) Answers Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s highest-paid staff paid? Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 11 March 2010 Also known as Taunton Minster Previous names on the register St Mary Magdalene Pcc Taunton; The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services. 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s charity number? Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s charity number is 1134818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1134818? Search 1134818 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) do? Worship strong in word and sacrament; training parish; mission emphasis supporting Taunton Town Centre Chaplaincy and ShelterBox; linked with Lusaka Cathedral in Zambia; development of work with children (Tekna), young people (Eternity Cafe) and choristers; music tradition with full choir; home study groups;coffee and bookshop supporting mission activities. Does Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)? Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.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. How much is Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)? The register records Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Are Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s trustees paid? Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) previously called? The register lists these previous names for Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton): St Mary Magdalene Pcc Taunton; The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton. When was Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) registered as a charity? Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) was entered on the register on 11 March 2010. 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/). 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