Is The Churches Funeral Services Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Churches Funeral Services Trust as a registered charity (number 1003936) 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust's charity number?

The Churches Funeral Services Trust's charity number is 1003936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1003936?

Search 1003936 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.

Does The Churches Funeral Services Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Churches Funeral Services Trust. 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust?

The Churches Funeral Services Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.christianfunerals.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.

When was The Churches Funeral Services Trust registered as a charity?

The Churches Funeral Services Trust was entered on the register on 20 August 1991.

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The Churches Funeral Services Trust

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The Churches Funeral Services Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Churches Funeral Services Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £864
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,327
Registered charity number: 1003936
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Great Smith Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.christianfunerals.org

Quick answer

The Churches Funeral Services Trust (number 1003936) 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust do?

Representation of the mainstream Churches in England and Wales at national level on matters relating to funeral ministry, co-ordination of policy and best practice, and publication of official funeral liturgies.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Churches Funeral Services Trust

Answers The Churches Funeral Services Trust 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record The Churches Funeral Services Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 August 1991
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

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 Churches Funeral Services Trust registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Churches Funeral Services Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Churches Funeral Services Trust. 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Churches Funeral Services Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Churches Funeral Services Trust as a registered charity (number 1003936) 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust's charity number?: The Churches Funeral Services Trust's charity number is 1003936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1003936?: Search 1003936 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust do?: Representation of the mainstream Churches in England and Wales at national level on matters relating to funeral ministry, co-ordination of policy and best practice, and publication of official funeral liturgies.
Does The Churches Funeral Services Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Churches Funeral Services Trust. 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 Churches Funeral Services Trust?: The Churches Funeral Services Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.christianfunerals.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 The Churches Funeral Services Trust?: The register does not record The Churches Funeral Services Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Churches Funeral Services Trust registered as a charity?: The Churches Funeral Services Trust was entered on the register on 20 August 1991.

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.