--- title: "St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) — check charity number 1166668 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166668. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 25 Kamloops Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthews-big-local-leicester retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:32:55.539Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) is a registered charity (number 1166668) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £265,611 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Matthews Big Local (Leicester)? Registered charity number 1166668 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 25 Kamloops Crescent Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £265,611 Website [WWW.STMATTHEWSBIGLOCAL.COM](http://www.stmatthewsbiglocal.com/) ## What does St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) do? To promote the benefit of residents of St Matthews Estate Leicester, by associating together the residents with the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to improve facilities and service provision in the interest of social welfare, community cohesion and improving conditions and life chances for residents including by the provision of community facilities. ## What causes is St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) 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-matthews-big-local-leicester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmatthewsbiglocal.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) a legitimate charity? Yes. St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166668) 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 Matthews Big Local (Leicester)'s charity number? St Matthews Big Local (Leicester)'s charity number is 1166668. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166668? Search 1166668 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 Matthews Big Local (Leicester) do? To promote the benefit of residents of St Matthews Estate Leicester, by associating together the residents with the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to improve facilities and service provision in the interest of social welfare, community cohesion and improving conditions and life chances for residents including by the provision of community facilities. Does St Matthews Big Local (Leicester) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthews Big Local (Leicester). 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 Matthews Big Local (Leicester)? St Matthews Big Local (Leicester)'s website is http://WWW.STMATTHEWSBIGLOCAL.COM — 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/1166668).