--- title: "The Abingdon Passion Play — check charity number 1183512 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Abingdon Passion Play a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183512. Religious Activities charity based in Abingdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-abingdon-passion-play retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:43:15.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Abingdon Passion Play is a registered charity (number 1183512) 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 The Abingdon Passion Play? Registered charity number 1183512 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Abingdon Website [www.abingdonpassionplay.co.uk](http://www.abingdonpassionplay.co.uk/) ## What does The Abingdon Passion Play do? The Abingdon Passion Play was set up to provide the town of Abingdon on Thames and surrounding communities with dramatic representations of an aspect of the life of Christ. Planning and staging a Community Passion Play roughly once every 3 years, the charity carries out fund raising in the build up to the event in order to cover the costs associated with staging it. ## What causes is The Abingdon Passion Play registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Abingdon Passion Play yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Abingdon Passion Play 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=the-abingdon-passion-play&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.abingdonpassionplay.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Abingdon Passion Play a legitimate charity? Yes. The Abingdon Passion Play is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183512) 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 The Abingdon Passion Play's charity number? The Abingdon Passion Play's charity number is 1183512. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183512? Search 1183512 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 The Abingdon Passion Play do? The Abingdon Passion Play was set up to provide the town of Abingdon on Thames and surrounding communities with dramatic representations of an aspect of the life of Christ. Planning and staging a Community Passion Play roughly once every 3 years, the charity carries out fund raising in the build up to the event in order to cover the costs associated with staging it. Does The Abingdon Passion Play have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Abingdon Passion Play. 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 The Abingdon Passion Play? The Abingdon Passion Play's website is http://www.abingdonpassionplay.co.uk — 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/1183512).