--- title: "The Church Estate — check charity number 501272 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Church Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501272. Religious Activities charity based in South Luffenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-church-estate-7 retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:20:15.150Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Church Estate is a registered charity (number 501272) 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 £566 (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 Church Estate? Registered charity number 501272 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Luffenham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £566 ## What does The Church Estate do? An investment fund whose income goes for the general purposes of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham ## What causes is The Church Estate registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church Estate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Church Estate 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-church-estate-7&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Church Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. The Church Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501272) 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 Church Estate's charity number? The Church Estate's charity number is 501272. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 501272? Search 501272 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 Church Estate do? An investment fund whose income goes for the general purposes of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham Does The Church Estate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church Estate. 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 Church Estate? The Church Estate 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/501272).