--- title: "St Michael's Relief in Need Charity — check charity number 505318 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Michael's Relief in Need Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505318. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Macclesfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-michael-s-relief-in-need-charity retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:33:00.853Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Michael's Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity (number 505318) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £121 (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 Michael's Relief in Need Charity? Registered charity number 505318 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Macclesfield Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £121 ## What does St Michael's Relief in Need Charity do? To the relief of need, hardship or distress, either generally or individually, of persons resident within, or immediately outside, the boundaries of the Macclesfield Team Parish. ## What causes is St Michael's Relief in Need Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Michael's Relief in Need Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Michael's Relief in Need 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-michael-s-relief-in-need-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Michael's Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. St Michael's Relief in Need Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505318) 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 Michael's Relief in Need Charity's charity number? St Michael's Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 505318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505318? Search 505318 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 Michael's Relief in Need Charity do? To the relief of need, hardship or distress, either generally or individually, of persons resident within, or immediately outside, the boundaries of the Macclesfield Team Parish. Does St Michael's Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Michael's Relief in Need 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 Michael's Relief in Need Charity? St Michael's Relief in Need Charity 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/505318).