--- title: "John Matthews or Church Charity — check charity number 502475 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Matthews or Church Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 502475. Religious Activities charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-matthews-or-church-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:17:58.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Matthews or Church Charity is a registered charity (number 502475) 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 £1,341 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 John Matthews or Church Charity? Registered charity number 502475 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,341 ## What does John Matthews or Church Charity do? Supports the fabric of St.Michael and All Angels Church Claverdon ## What causes is John Matthews or Church Charity registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Matthews or Church Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Matthews or Church Charity 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=john-matthews-or-church-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Matthews or Church Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Matthews or Church Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 502475) 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 John Matthews or Church Charity's charity number? John Matthews or Church Charity's charity number is 502475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 502475? Search 502475 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 John Matthews or Church Charity do? Supports the fabric of St.Michael and All Angels Church Claverdon Does John Matthews or Church Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Matthews or Church Charity. 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 John Matthews or Church Charity? John Matthews or Church Charity 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/502475).