--- title: "Thaxted Church Trust — check charity number 1042077 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thaxted Church Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042077. Religious Activities charity based in Thaxted. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thaxted-church-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:06.239Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thaxted Church Trust is a registered charity (number 1042077) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,558 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Thaxted Church Trust? Registered charity number 1042077 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Thaxted Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £14,558 Website [www.friendsofthaxtedchurch.com](http://www.friendsofthaxtedchurch.com/) ## What does Thaxted Church Trust do? The preservation,restoration, conservation, protection, renovation, improvement and maintenance of the fabric, furnishings, fittings and facilities of the church as a place of worship for the advancement of the Christian religion and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Thaxted for its architectural and historic interest to the area. ## What causes is Thaxted Church Trust registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thaxted Church Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thaxted Church Trust 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=thaxted-church-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofthaxtedchurch.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thaxted Church Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Thaxted Church Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042077) 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 Thaxted Church Trust's charity number? Thaxted Church Trust's charity number is 1042077. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1042077? Search 1042077 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 Thaxted Church Trust do? The preservation,restoration, conservation, protection, renovation, improvement and maintenance of the fabric, furnishings, fittings and facilities of the church as a place of worship for the advancement of the Christian religion and for the benefit of the inhabitants of Thaxted for its architectural and historic interest to the area. Does Thaxted Church Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thaxted Church Trust. 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 Thaxted Church Trust? Thaxted Church Trust's website is http://www.friendsofthaxtedchurch.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/1042077).