--- title: "Secular Clergy Common Fund — check charity number 234473 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Secular Clergy Common Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 234473. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Harrow Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/secular-clergy-common-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:14.946Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Secular Clergy Common Fund is a registered charity (number 234473) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,823,699 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Secular Clergy Common Fund? Registered charity number 234473 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harrow Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,823,699 ## What does Secular Clergy Common Fund do? The fund gives support through financial assistance to eligible priests who are members of the fund who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness from the performance of their clerical duties. The fund aims to relieve the hardship that might otherwise be experienced. ## What causes is Secular Clergy Common Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Secular Clergy Common Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Secular Clergy Common Fund 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=secular-clergy-common-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Secular Clergy Common Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Secular Clergy Common Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 234473) 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 Secular Clergy Common Fund's charity number? Secular Clergy Common Fund's charity number is 234473. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 234473? Search 234473 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 Secular Clergy Common Fund do? The fund gives support through financial assistance to eligible priests who are members of the fund who are permanently or temporarily incapacitated by old age, infirmity or illness from the performance of their clerical duties. The fund aims to relieve the hardship that might otherwise be experienced. Does Secular Clergy Common Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Secular Clergy Common Fund. 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 Secular Clergy Common Fund? Secular Clergy Common Fund 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/234473).