--- title: "St Mary's Abbey, Quarr — check charity number 1165957 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Mary's Abbey, Quarr a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165957. Religious Activities charity based in Quarr Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-mary-s-abbey-quarr retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:37:02.054Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Mary's Abbey, Quarr is a registered charity (number 1165957) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,558,730 (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 St Mary's Abbey, Quarr? Registered charity number 1165957 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Quarr Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,558,730 Website [www.quarrabbey.org/site.php](http://www.quarrabbey.org/site.php) ## What does St Mary's Abbey, Quarr do? The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors. ## What causes is St Mary's Abbey, Quarr registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Mary's Abbey, Quarr yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Mary's Abbey, Quarr 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-mary-s-abbey-quarr&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.quarrabbey.org/site.php) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Mary's Abbey, Quarr a legitimate charity? Yes. St Mary's Abbey, Quarr is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165957) 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 Mary's Abbey, Quarr's charity number? St Mary's Abbey, Quarr's charity number is 1165957. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165957? Search 1165957 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 Mary's Abbey, Quarr do? The main aims of the charity are the promotion of the Catholic religion and hospitality to all visitors to the Abbey, in the spirit of the Rule of St Benedict. To preserve the spiritual identity of the Abbey and its Benedictine community through maintenance projects to preserve the Abbey and its building; and running the Abbey's tea shop, farm shop and art gallery for the benefit of its visitors. Does St Mary's Abbey, Quarr have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Mary's Abbey, Quarr. 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 Mary's Abbey, Quarr? St Mary's Abbey, Quarr's website is http://www.quarrabbey.org/site.php — 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/1165957).