--- title: "The Church Houses — check charity number 254252 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Church Houses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 254252. Religious Activities charity based in Watlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-church-houses retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:24:11.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Church Houses is a registered charity (number 254252) 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 £30,240 (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 The Church Houses? Registered charity number 254252 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Watlington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £30,240 ## What does The Church Houses do? Maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington ## What causes is The Church Houses registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church Houses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Church Houses 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-houses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Church Houses a legitimate charity? Yes. The Church Houses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 254252) 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 Houses's charity number? The Church Houses's charity number is 254252. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 254252? Search 254252 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 Houses do? Maintenance and repair of the fabric of the Parish Church of Watlington Does The Church Houses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church Houses. 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 Houses? The Church Houses 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/254252).