--- title: "St Stephens Community Association — check charity number 253170 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Stephens Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 253170. Education/training charity based in The Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-stephens-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:30:07.076Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Stephens Community Association is a registered charity (number 253170) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £34,133 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Stephens Community Association? Registered charity number 253170 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £34,133 ## What does St Stephens Community Association do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of St Stephen's and the neighbourhood by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation to improve the condition of life for the said inhabitants. ## What causes is St Stephens Community Association registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Stephens Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Stephens Community Association 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-stephens-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Stephens Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. St Stephens Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 253170) 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 Stephens Community Association's charity number? St Stephens Community Association's charity number is 253170. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 253170? Search 253170 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 Stephens Community Association do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of St Stephen's and the neighbourhood by associating the local authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation to improve the condition of life for the said inhabitants. Does St Stephens Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Stephens Community Association. 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 Stephens Community Association? St Stephens Community Association 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/253170).