--- title: "The Grove Centre Church — check charity number 1129070 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Grove Centre Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129070. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Jews Walk. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-grove-centre-church retrieved: 2026-08-26T03:38:44.813Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Grove Centre Church is a registered charity (number 1129070) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £295,796 (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 Grove Centre Church? Registered charity number 1129070 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location 2 Jews Walk Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £295,796 Website [www.thegrovecentre.org.uk](http://www.thegrovecentre.org.uk/) ## What does The Grove Centre Church do? The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad range of community activities for all ages through The Grove Centre - a place for people. We aim to be a worshipping, faithful, welcoming, growing and caring people in the heart of the wider community of Sydenham and south London. ## What causes is The Grove Centre Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Grove Centre Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Grove Centre Church 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-grove-centre-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thegrovecentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Grove Centre Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Grove Centre Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129070) 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 Grove Centre Church's charity number? The Grove Centre Church's charity number is 1129070. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1129070? Search 1129070 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 Grove Centre Church do? The Grove Centre Church is a multi-ethnic congregation worshipping in the Baptist and United Reformed traditions and sustaining a broad range of community activities for all ages through The Grove Centre - a place for people. We aim to be a worshipping, faithful, welcoming, growing and caring people in the heart of the wider community of Sydenham and south London. Does The Grove Centre Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Grove Centre Church. 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 Grove Centre Church? The Grove Centre Church's website is http://www.thegrovecentre.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](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/1129070).