--- title: "St. Andrew the Apostle — check charity number 1217699 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St. Andrew the Apostle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217699. Religious Activities charity based in Victoria Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-andrew-the-apostle retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:43:31.056Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St. Andrew the Apostle is a registered charity (number 1217699) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 St. Andrew the Apostle? Registered charity number 1217699 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Victoria Drive ## What does St. Andrew the Apostle do? The Romanian Orthodox Parish St. Andrew the Apostole serves Eastbourne and nearby areas. It offers the Divine Liturgy, Holy Sacraments, catechesis for children and adults, youth and choir activities, spiritual meetings, and charitable works, supporting the Orthodox faithful and strengthening community life in faith and prayer. ## What causes is St. Andrew the Apostle registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St. Andrew the Apostle yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St. Andrew the Apostle 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=st-andrew-the-apostle&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St. Andrew the Apostle a legitimate charity? Yes. St. Andrew the Apostle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217699) 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 St. Andrew the Apostle's charity number? St. Andrew the Apostle's charity number is 1217699. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217699? Search 1217699 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 St. Andrew the Apostle do? The Romanian Orthodox Parish St. Andrew the Apostole serves Eastbourne and nearby areas. It offers the Divine Liturgy, Holy Sacraments, catechesis for children and adults, youth and choir activities, spiritual meetings, and charitable works, supporting the Orthodox faithful and strengthening community life in faith and prayer. Does St. Andrew the Apostle have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St. Andrew the Apostle. 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 St. Andrew the Apostle? St. Andrew the Apostle 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/1217699).