--- title: "The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham — check charity number 1206485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206485. Religious Activities charity based in Colmore Row. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cathedral-church-of-st-philip-birmingham retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:09:43.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham is a registered charity (number 1206485) 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 £1,176,307 (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 The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham? Registered charity number 1206485 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Colmore Row Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,176,307 Website [www.birminghamcathedral.com](http://www.birminghamcathedral.com/) ## What does The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham do? A centre of worship, prayer and pilgrimageThe central church of the Diocese, where the unity of the church is expressed, and episcopal and diocesan services are held;A church which ministers to those who live and work within its parish and to its regular worshippers; andMinisters to the civic life of the City of Birmingham, in close collaboration with the other city-centre churches ## What causes is The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham 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-cathedral-church-of-st-philip-birmingham&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.birminghamcathedral.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206485) 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 Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham's charity number? The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham's charity number is 1206485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1206485? Search 1206485 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 Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham do? A centre of worship, prayer and pilgrimageThe central church of the Diocese, where the unity of the church is expressed, and episcopal and diocesan services are held;A church which ministers to those who live and work within its parish and to its regular worshippers; andMinisters to the civic life of the City of Birmingham, in close collaboration with the other city-centre churches Does The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham. 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 Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham? The Cathedral Church of St Philip Birmingham's website is http://www.birminghamcathedral.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/1206485).