--- title: "First Church of Christ Scientist Poole — check charity number 236171 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 236171. Religious Activities charity based in Parkstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-church-of-christ-scientist-poole retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:00:18.221Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Church of Christ Scientist Poole is a registered charity (number 236171) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £37,994 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about First Church of Christ Scientist Poole? Registered charity number 236171 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Parkstone Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £37,994 ## What does First Church of Christ Scientist Poole do? The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com ## What causes is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Church of Christ Scientist Poole yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Church of Christ Scientist Poole is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first-church-of-christ-scientist-poole&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole a legitimate charity? Yes. First Church of Christ Scientist Poole is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 236171) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is First Church of Christ Scientist Poole's charity number? First Church of Christ Scientist Poole's charity number is 236171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 236171? Search 236171 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 First Church of Christ Scientist Poole do? The Charity is a church which holds Sunday services, midweek meetings and Sunday School for students up to the age of 20, all of which are open to the public. The Church has a Reading Room and organises public lectures. It is part of the world-wide Christian Science movement. For more details see www.poolechristianscience.com Does First Church of Christ Scientist Poole have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Church of Christ Scientist Poole. 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 First Church of Christ Scientist Poole? First Church of Christ Scientist Poole does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/236171).