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title: "St Benedict's (Icksp) — check charity number 1177291 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is St Benedict's (Icksp) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177291. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Weston Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-benedict-s-icksp
retrieved: 2026-08-25T10:18:02.478Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

St Benedict's (Icksp) is a registered charity (number 1177291) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £51,837 (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 St Benedict's (Icksp)?

Registered charity number

1177291

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Weston Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£51,837

Website

[icksp.org.uk/saintbenedicts](https://icksp.org.uk/saintbenedicts/)

## What does St Benedict&#39;s (Icksp) do?

The objects of the CIO are to advance the education and Catholic faith of children up to and including the age of 19, predominantly in Preston and the surrounding areas

## What causes is St Benedict&#39;s (Icksp) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Benedict's (Icksp) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Benedict's (Icksp) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is St Benedict's (Icksp) a legitimate charity?

Yes. St Benedict's (Icksp) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177291) 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 Benedict's (Icksp)'s charity number?

St Benedict's (Icksp)'s charity number is 1177291. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177291?

Search 1177291 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 Benedict's (Icksp) do?

The objects of the CIO are to advance the education and Catholic faith of children up to and including the age of 19, predominantly in Preston and the surrounding areas

Does St Benedict's (Icksp) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Benedict's (Icksp). 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 Benedict's (Icksp)?

St Benedict's (Icksp)'s website is https://icksp.org.uk/saintbenedicts/ — 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/1177291).