--- title: "Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund — check charity number 248829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 248829. Religious Activities charity based in Great Smith Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-bishoprics-endowment-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:04:34.454Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund is a registered charity (number 248829) 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 £4,163 (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 Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund? Registered charity number 248829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Great Smith Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,163 Website [www.churchofengland.org](http://www.churchofengland.org/) ## What does Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. ## What causes is Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund 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=home-bishoprics-endowment-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.churchofengland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248829) 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 Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund's charity number? Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund's charity number is 248829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 248829? Search 248829 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 Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund do? THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Does Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund. 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 Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund? Home Bishoprics Endowment Fund's website is http://www.churchofengland.org — 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/248829).