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Registered charity · No. 1071191

The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon

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The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£19,422
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£55,480
Registered charity number
1071191
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Babbacombe Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.st-matthias-church.org

Quick answer

The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon (number 1071191) 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 Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon do?

The charity's objects are the advancement of the christian religion, in particular through the maintenance of and alterations and improvements to the buildings and grounds of St Matthias' Church, Torquay, and its church centre. This is achieved through fundraising and the commissioning of projects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon

Answers The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 records The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon 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

The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Friends; The Friends of St Matthias
Where it says it operates
Torbay

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon as a registered charity (number 1071191) 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 Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's charity number?
The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's charity number is 1071191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1071191?
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What does The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon do?
The charity's objects are the advancement of the christian religion, in particular through the maintenance of and alterations and improvements to the buildings and grounds of St Matthias' Church, Torquay, and its church centre. This is achieved through fundraising and the commissioning of projects.
Does The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon?
The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's website listed in our register data is http://www.st-matthias-church.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 Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon?
The register records The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon 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 The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's trustees paid?
The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon registered as a charity?
The Friends of St Matthias ' Church, Ilsham, Torquay, Devon was entered on the register on 25 August 1998.

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.