--- title: "Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) — check charity number 1134818 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1134818. Religious Activities charity based in West Monkton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Char" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taunton-minster-the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-magdalene-taunton retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:33:38.826Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) is a registered charity (number 1134818) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £420,236 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)? Registered charity number 1134818 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location West Monkton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £420,236 Website [www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk](http://www.stmarymagdalenetaunton.org.uk/) ## What does Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) do? Worship strong in word and sacrament; training parish; mission emphasis supporting Taunton Town Centre Chaplaincy and ShelterBox; linked with Lusaka Cathedral in Zambia; development of work with children (Tekna), young people (Eternity Cafe) and choristers; music tradition with full choir; home study groups;coffee and bookshop supporting mission activities. ## What causes is Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) 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. 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Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton)'s charity number is 1134818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1134818? Search 1134818 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 Taunton Minster (the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton) do? Worship strong in word and sacrament; training parish; mission emphasis supporting Taunton Town Centre Chaplaincy and ShelterBox; linked with Lusaka Cathedral in Zambia; development of work with children (Tekna), young people (Eternity Cafe) and choristers; music tradition with full choir; home study groups;coffee and bookshop supporting mission activities. 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