--- title: "General Trust Fund of the Church Union — check charity number 243535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is General Trust Fund of the Church Union a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243535. Education/training charity based in 16 Commercial Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/general-trust-fund-of-the-church-union retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:14:54.908Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer General Trust Fund of the Church Union is a registered charity (number 243535) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £87,326 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 General Trust Fund of the Church Union? Registered charity number 243535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 16 Commercial Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £87,326 Website [www.churchunion.co.uk](http://www.churchunion.co.uk/) ## What does General Trust Fund of the Church Union do? The Charity publishes an in-house magazine The Church Observer, the magazine "Together", sponsors a number of annual lectures, operates a Website, publishes books under its Tufton Books imprint and seeks to uphold Catholic doctrine, worship, order and discipline in the Church, by renewing and extending Catholic faith and practice in the Church of England and elsewhere. ## What causes is General Trust Fund of the Church Union registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for General Trust Fund of the Church Union yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. General Trust Fund of the Church Union 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=general-trust-fund-of-the-church-union&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.churchunion.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is General Trust Fund of the Church Union a legitimate charity? Yes. General Trust Fund of the Church Union is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243535) 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 General Trust Fund of the Church Union's charity number? General Trust Fund of the Church Union's charity number is 243535. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243535? Search 243535 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 General Trust Fund of the Church Union do? The Charity publishes an in-house magazine The Church Observer, the magazine "Together", sponsors a number of annual lectures, operates a Website, publishes books under its Tufton Books imprint and seeks to uphold Catholic doctrine, worship, order and discipline in the Church, by renewing and extending Catholic faith and practice in the Church of England and elsewhere. Does General Trust Fund of the Church Union have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for General Trust Fund of the Church 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 General Trust Fund of the Church Union? General Trust Fund of the Church Union's website is http://www.churchunion.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/243535).