--- title: "St Stephen's House — check charity number 259809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Stephen's House a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 259809. Religious Activities charity based in Worthing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-stephen-s-house retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:29:41.906Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Stephen's House is a registered charity (number 259809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 Stephen's House? Registered charity number 259809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Worthing ## What does St Stephen's House do? The charity does not do anything it is entirely dormant. ## What causes is St Stephen's House registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Stephen's House yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Stephen's House 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-stephen-s-house&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Stephen's House a legitimate charity? Yes. St Stephen's House is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 259809) 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 Stephen's House's charity number? St Stephen's House's charity number is 259809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 259809? Search 259809 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 Stephen's House do? The charity does not do anything it is entirely dormant. Does St Stephen's House have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Stephen's House. 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 Stephen's House? St Stephen's House 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/259809).