The Community of St Francis
The Community of St Francis is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, religious activities, based in Gloucester.
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What are the key facts about The Community of St Francis?
- Registered charity number
- 286615
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Gloucester
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £251,611
- Website
- www.franciscans.org.uk
What does The Community of St Francis do?
We are a group of women living in community under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Our works include hospitality for retreats and other purposes, counselling, spiritual direction, preaching, leading quiet days, participation in missions and both voluntary and part-time paid work for other agencies. The pay supports the work of the community in out different houses.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Community of St Francis a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Community of St Francis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286615) 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 Community of St Francis's charity number?
- The Community of St Francis's charity number is 286615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 286615?
- Search 286615 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 Community of St Francis do?
- We are a group of women living in community under vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Our works include hospitality for retreats and other purposes, counselling, spiritual direction, preaching, leading quiet days, participation in missions and both voluntary and part-time paid work for other agencies. The pay supports the work of the community in out different houses.
- Does The Community of St Francis have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Community of St Francis. 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 Community of St Francis?
- The Community of St Francis's website is http://www.franciscans.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.