--- title: "Thaxted United Reformed Church — check charity number 247545 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thaxted United Reformed Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247545. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Watling Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thaxted-united-reformed-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:25:59.499Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thaxted United Reformed Church is a registered charity (number 247545) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £19,843 (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 Thaxted United Reformed Church? Registered charity number 247545 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Watling Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,843 ## What does Thaxted United Reformed Church do? A religious body, part of a church formed under an Act of Parliament in 1972. ## What causes is Thaxted United Reformed Church registered for? Overseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thaxted United Reformed Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thaxted United Reformed Church 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-united-reformed-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thaxted United Reformed Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Thaxted United Reformed Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247545) 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 United Reformed Church's charity number? Thaxted United Reformed Church's charity number is 247545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247545? Search 247545 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 United Reformed Church do? A religious body, part of a church formed under an Act of Parliament in 1972. Does Thaxted United Reformed Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thaxted United Reformed Church. 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 United Reformed Church? Thaxted United Reformed Church 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/247545).