--- title: "The Colchester Mission — check charity number 1214636 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Colchester Mission a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1214636. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-colchester-mission retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:54:07.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Colchester Mission is a registered charity (number 1214636) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 Colchester Mission? Registered charity number 1214636 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Church Walk Website [www.thecolchestermission.co.uk](http://www.thecolchestermission.co.uk/) ## What does The Colchester Mission do? The charity advances the Christian faith by operating a church serving Colchester and surrounding areas. It shares Christian teaching and evangelistic messages through broadcasts, prayer meetings and lectures, and promotes the faith through public outreach activities, including the distribution of Christian literature. ## What causes is The Colchester Mission registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Colchester Mission yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Colchester Mission 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-colchester-mission&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thecolchestermission.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Colchester Mission a legitimate charity? Yes. The Colchester Mission is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1214636) 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 Colchester Mission's charity number? The Colchester Mission's charity number is 1214636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1214636? Search 1214636 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 Colchester Mission do? The charity advances the Christian faith by operating a church serving Colchester and surrounding areas. It shares Christian teaching and evangelistic messages through broadcasts, prayer meetings and lectures, and promotes the faith through public outreach activities, including the distribution of Christian literature. Does The Colchester Mission have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Colchester Mission. 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 Colchester Mission? The Colchester Mission's website is http://www.thecolchestermission.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/1214636).