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Registered charity · No. 251033

The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches

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The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£176,827
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£17,762
Registered charity number
251033
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Fountain Court
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (number 251033) 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches do?

To support Ministry within the area of the Western Union. Constitutionally:"The Council shall transact the current business of the Union e.g. recommend to Annual and Special Meetings of the Union grants to be made towards the ministerial stipends paid by Congregations, ........"

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches

Answers The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Western Union
Where it says it operates
Devon · Somerset · Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches as a registered charity (number 251033) 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's charity number?
The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's charity number is 251033. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 251033?
Search 251033 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches do?
To support Ministry within the area of the Western Union. Constitutionally:"The Council shall transact the current business of the Union e.g. recommend to Annual and Special Meetings of the Union grants to be made towards the ministerial stipends paid by Congregations, ........"
Does The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches. 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches?
The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches?
The register records The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 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 Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's trustees paid?
The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches registered as a charity?
The Western Union of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches was entered on the register on 28 July 1967.

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.