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Registered charity · No. 508296

Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,180
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,500
Registered charity number: 508296
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Vicars Cross
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester (number 508296) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester do?

To support retired teachers who have taught in Church of England schools in the Diocese of Chester and are communicant members of the Church and to support those who have taught in a Church of England Church in the Diocese for at least five years.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester

Answers Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 February 1979
Also known as: Retired Teachers Fund
Where it says it operates: Stockport · Tameside · Trafford · Wirral · Cheshire East · Derbyshire · Wrexham · Halton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester as a registered charity (number 508296) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester's charity number?: Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester's charity number is 508296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 508296?: Search 508296 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 Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester do?: To support retired teachers who have taught in Church of England schools in the Diocese of Chester and are communicant members of the Church and to support those who have taught in a Church of England Church in the Diocese for at least five years.
Does Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester. 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 Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester?: Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester?: The register does not record Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester registered as a charity?: Homes for Retired Teachers of Church School in the Diocese of Chester was entered on the register on 15 February 1979.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.