--- title: "The Othona Community — check charity number 277843 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Othona Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277843. Education/training charity based in Coast Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-othona-community retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:20:24.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Othona Community is a registered charity (number 277843) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £134,103 (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 Othona Community? Registered charity number 277843 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Coast Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £134,103 Website [www.othonawestdorset.org.uk](http://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/) ## What does The Othona Community do? Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition, drawing on other inspiration. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and beliefs to centres on the coasts of Essex and Dorset.Sharing in work, worship, study and play, we seek renewal and glimpses of the sacred,exploring the relationship between faith and life, learning to care for the world and its people. ## What causes is The Othona Community registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Othona Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Othona Community 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-othona-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Othona Community a legitimate charity? Yes. The Othona Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277843) 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 Othona Community's charity number? The Othona Community's charity number is 277843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277843? Search 277843 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 Othona Community do? Othona is an open and inclusive Community rooted in the Christian tradition, drawing on other inspiration. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and beliefs to centres on the coasts of Essex and Dorset.Sharing in work, worship, study and play, we seek renewal and glimpses of the sacred,exploring the relationship between faith and life, learning to care for the world and its people. Does The Othona Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Othona Community. 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 Othona Community? The Othona Community's website is http://www.othonawestdorset.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/277843).