--- title: "Parish Close — check charity number 280866 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Parish Close a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280866. Religious Activities charity based in Ash Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/parish-close retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:53:05.786Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Parish Close is a registered charity (number 280866) 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 £24,386 (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 Parish Close? Registered charity number 280866 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ash Church Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £24,386 ## What does Parish Close do? Support of the work of St Peter's Church, Ash ## What causes is Parish Close registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parish Close yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parish Close 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=parish-close&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parish Close a legitimate charity? Yes. Parish Close is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280866) 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 Parish Close's charity number? Parish Close's charity number is 280866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280866? Search 280866 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 Parish Close do? Support of the work of St Peter's Church, Ash Does Parish Close have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parish Close. 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 Parish Close? Parish Close 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/280866).