--- title: "The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby — check charity number 1166269 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166269. Religious Activities charity based in Embsay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-the-virgin-embsay-with-eastby retrieved: 2026-08-27T13:01:39.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby is a registered charity (number 1166269) 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 £123,596 (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 Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby? Registered charity number 1166269 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location Embsay Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £123,596 Website [www.stmaryembsay.org.uk](https://www.stmaryembsay.org.uk/) ## What does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby do? St Mary's is a centre of worship for the villages of Embsay and Eastby. The members of St Mary's also lead and participate in a varied range of secular activities in the wider community. St Mary's church is a Grade 2 listed building and the maintenance and sharing of our heritage with local people and visitors is an active part of this charity's role. ## What causes is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby 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-parochial-church-council-of-the-ecclesiastical-parish-of-st-mary-the-virgin-embsay-with-eastby&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.stmaryembsay.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby a legitimate charity? Yes. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166269) 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 Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby's charity number? The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby's charity number is 1166269. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166269? Search 1166269 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 Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby do? St Mary's is a centre of worship for the villages of Embsay and Eastby. The members of St Mary's also lead and participate in a varied range of secular activities in the wider community. St Mary's church is a Grade 2 listed building and the maintenance and sharing of our heritage with local people and visitors is an active part of this charity's role. Does The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby. 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 Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby? The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Embsay with Eastby's website is https://www.stmaryembsay.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/1166269).