--- title: "Grace Church South Shields — check charity number 1214208 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grace Church South Shields a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214208. Religious Activities charity based in Westoe Village. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grace-church-south-shields retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:58:01.532Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grace Church South Shields is a registered charity (number 1214208) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Grace Church South Shields? Registered charity number 1214208 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Westoe Village Website [gracechurchsouthshields.org.uk](http://gracechurchsouthshields.org.uk/) ## What does Grace Church South Shields do? The advancement of religionEducational purposesTo provide positive support to members and visitors ## What causes is Grace Church South Shields registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grace Church South Shields yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grace Church South Shields 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=grace-church-south-shields&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://gracechurchsouthshields.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grace Church South Shields a legitimate charity? Yes. Grace Church South Shields is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214208) 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 Grace Church South Shields's charity number? Grace Church South Shields's charity number is 1214208. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214208? Search 1214208 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 Grace Church South Shields do? The advancement of religionEducational purposesTo provide positive support to members and visitors Does Grace Church South Shields have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grace Church South Shields. 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 Grace Church South Shields? Grace Church South Shields's website is http://gracechurchsouthshields.org.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/1214208).