--- title: "Grove Street Methodist Church Retford — check charity number 1216350 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grove Street Methodist Church Retford a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216350. Religious Activities charity based in Retford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grove-street-methodist-church-retford retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:54:17.500Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grove Street Methodist Church Retford is a registered charity (number 1216350) 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 Grove Street Methodist Church Retford? Registered charity number 1216350 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Retford ## What causes is Grove Street Methodist Church Retford registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grove Street Methodist Church Retford yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grove Street Methodist Church Retford 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=grove-street-methodist-church-retford&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grove Street Methodist Church Retford a legitimate charity? Yes. Grove Street Methodist Church Retford is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216350) 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 Grove Street Methodist Church Retford's charity number? Grove Street Methodist Church Retford's charity number is 1216350. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216350? Search 1216350 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 Grove Street Methodist Church Retford do? Grove Street Methodist Church Retford is registered with the Charity Commission for: religious activities. See its official register entry for full details. Does Grove Street Methodist Church Retford have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grove Street Methodist Church Retford. 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 Grove Street Methodist Church Retford? Grove Street Methodist Church Retford 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/1216350).