--- title: "Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) — check charity number 234157 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 234157. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sacerdotal-society-of-the-holy-cross-and-opus-dei-commonly-known-as-opus-dei retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:25:19.792Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) is a registered charity (number 234157) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £350 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei)? Registered charity number 234157 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £350 ## What does Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) do? The Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion. ## What causes is Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) 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=sacerdotal-society-of-the-holy-cross-and-opus-dei-commonly-known-as-opus-dei&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) a legitimate charity? Yes. Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 234157) 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 Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei)'s charity number? Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei)'s charity number is 234157. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 234157? Search 234157 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 Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) do? The Advancement of the Roman Catholic religion. Does Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei). 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 Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei)? Sacerdotal Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei (Commonly Known As Opus Dei) 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/234157).