--- title: "St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity — check charity number 1129494 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129494. Religious Activities charity based in 1a New Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthew-s-and-st-oswald-s-church-as-a-charity retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:47:31.886Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity is a registered charity (number 1129494) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £277,292 (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 Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity? Registered charity number 1129494 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location 1a New Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £277,292 Website [www.m2o.org.uk](http://www.m2o.org.uk/) ## What does St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity do? Promoting the whole mission of the Church; regular worship open to all;promotion of christianity through the staging of events and meetings, distribution of literature; provision of youth activities; provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers, supporting charities in the UK and overseas ## What causes is St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity registered for? Religious ActivitiesHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity 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-matthew-s-and-st-oswald-s-church-as-a-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.m2o.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129494) 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 Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity's charity number? St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity's charity number is 1129494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1129494? Search 1129494 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 Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity do? Promoting the whole mission of the Church; regular worship open to all;promotion of christianity through the staging of events and meetings, distribution of literature; provision of youth activities; provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers, supporting charities in the UK and overseas Does St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity. 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 Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity? St Matthew's and St Oswald's Church As a Charity's website is http://www.m2o.org.uk — 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/1129494).