--- title: "The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester — check charity number 1192469 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1192469. Religious Activities charity based in West Stockwell Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-orthodox-parish-of-st-martin-and-st-helen-colchester retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:25:18.128Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester is a registered charity (number 1192469) 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 £48,345 (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 Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester? Registered charity number 1192469 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location West Stockwell Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £48,345 Website [www.orthodoxcolchester.org.uk](http://www.orthodoxcolchester.org.uk/) ## What does The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester do? The charity is a parish within the Orthodox Church. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and chapel and to become part of our parish community. To that end we typically hold services on 3 days a week at St Martin's Church and St Helen's Chapel in Colchester. ## What causes is The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester 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-orthodox-parish-of-st-martin-and-st-helen-colchester&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.orthodoxcolchester.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester a legitimate charity? Yes. The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1192469) 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 Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester's charity number? The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester's charity number is 1192469. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1192469? Search 1192469 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 Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester do? The charity is a parish within the Orthodox Church. We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and chapel and to become part of our parish community. To that end we typically hold services on 3 days a week at St Martin's Church and St Helen's Chapel in Colchester. Does The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester. 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 Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester? The Orthodox Parish of St Martin and St Helen, Colchester's website is http://www.orthodoxcolchester.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/1192469).