--- title: "The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship — check charity number 216907 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216907. Religious Activities charity based in School Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dedham-ecclesiastical-lectureship retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:54:00.082Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship is a registered charity (number 216907) 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 £22,398 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship? Registered charity number 216907 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location School Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,398 ## What does The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship do? THE PROMOTION OF THE PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, DEDHAM BY SUCH MEANS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS IS MORE PARTICULARLY PROVIDED IN THE SCHEME DATED THE 13th AUGUST 1979. ## What causes is The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship 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-dedham-ecclesiastical-lectureship&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216907) 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 Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship's charity number? The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship's charity number is 216907. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216907? Search 216907 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 Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship do? THE PROMOTION OF THE PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN, DEDHAM BY SUCH MEANS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS IS MORE PARTICULARLY PROVIDED IN THE SCHEME DATED THE 13th AUGUST 1979. Does The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship. 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 Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship? The Dedham Ecclesiastical Lectureship 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/216907).