Is The Crusaders' Union a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Crusaders' Union as a registered charity (number 223798) 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 Crusaders' Union's charity number?

The Crusaders' Union's charity number is 223798. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 223798?

Search 223798 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 Crusaders' Union have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Crusaders' Union. 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 Crusaders' Union?

The Crusaders' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.urbansaints.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 Crusaders' Union registered as a charity?

The Crusaders' Union was entered on the register on 22 September 1963.

Registered charity · No. 223798

The Crusaders' Union

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Crusaders' Union is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Crusaders' Union?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 223798
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Westbrook Centre
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.urbansaints.org

Quick answer

The Crusaders' Union (number 223798) 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 Crusaders' Union do?

The objects of Crusaders shall be to teach young people about our Lord Jesus Christ as presented in the Bible with a view to developing a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service. Charity became incorporated (ref: 1144923) on 1st January 2012 and so the 'old' charity is dormant.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Crusaders' Union

Answers The Crusaders' Union 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 Crusaders' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 September 1963
Also known as: Crusaders; Urban Saints
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Crusaders' Union registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Crusaders' Union yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Crusaders' Union. 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 Crusaders' Union?

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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 Crusaders' Union a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Crusaders' Union as a registered charity (number 223798) 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 Crusaders' Union's charity number?: The Crusaders' Union's charity number is 223798. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 223798?: Search 223798 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 Crusaders' Union do?: The objects of Crusaders shall be to teach young people about our Lord Jesus Christ as presented in the Bible with a view to developing a personal faith in Christ and an effective Christian life of service. Charity became incorporated (ref: 1144923) on 1st January 2012 and so the 'old' charity is dormant.
Does The Crusaders' Union have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Crusaders' Union. 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 Crusaders' Union?: The Crusaders' Union's website listed in our register data is http://www.urbansaints.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 Crusaders' Union?: The register does not record The Crusaders' Union as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Crusaders' Union registered as a charity?: The Crusaders' Union was entered on the register on 22 September 1963.

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.