--- title: "Riverside Church — check charity number 1131872 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Riverside Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1131872. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Riverside Works. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/riverside-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:45.901Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Riverside Church is a registered charity (number 1131872) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £485,298 (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 Riverside Church? Registered charity number 1131872 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location Riverside Works Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £485,298 Website [www.riversideuk.org](http://www.riversideuk.org/) ## What does Riverside Church do? To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs. ## What causes is Riverside Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Riverside Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Riverside Church 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=riverside-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riversideuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Riverside Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Riverside Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1131872) 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 Riverside Church's charity number? Riverside Church's charity number is 1131872. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1131872? Search 1131872 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 Riverside Church do? To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs. Does Riverside Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riverside Church. 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 Riverside Church? Riverside Church's website is http://www.riversideuk.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/1131872).