Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Chantry Book as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 242306
The Chantry Book
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Chantry Book is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Chantry Book?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
- £1,559
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
- £1,559
- Registered charity number
- 242306
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- The Shrine Office
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
The Chantry Book (number 242306) 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 The Chantry Book do?
The Charity is related to WCTA Ltd (which exists to enable pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham). The Chantry Book enables relatives of the departed to ensure that prayers are offered for their loved ones at the Shrine in perpetuity.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Chantry Book
Answers The Chantry Book 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 The Chantry Book registered for?
Religious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chantry Book yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Chantry Book. 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 The Chantry Book?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Chantry Book a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Chantry Book as a registered charity (number 242306) 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 The Chantry Book's charity number?
- The Chantry Book's charity number is 242306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 242306?
- Search 242306 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 The Chantry Book do?
- The Charity is related to WCTA Ltd (which exists to enable pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham). The Chantry Book enables relatives of the departed to ensure that prayers are offered for their loved ones at the Shrine in perpetuity.
- Does The Chantry Book have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chantry Book. 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 The Chantry Book?
- The Chantry Book does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Chantry Book?
- The register does not record The Chantry Book as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Chantry Book registered as a charity?
- The Chantry Book was entered on the register on 7 July 1965.
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.