--- title: "The Religious of Christian Instruction — check charity number 243995 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Religious of Christian Instruction a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243995. Education/training charity based in 5-6 West Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-religious-of-christian-instruction retrieved: 2026-08-27T22:09:55.537Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Religious of Christian Instruction is a registered charity (number 243995) 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. Its latest reported income was £134,005 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Religious of Christian Instruction? Registered charity number 243995 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 5-6 West Terrace Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £134,005 ## What does The Religious of Christian Instruction do? The Institute has continued to fulfil its principal aims through the education and formation of religious sisters, by teaching, pastoral and other work at the two schools in Effingham and by care and pastoral work in the parishes of Sherborne and Effingham and elsewhere. ## What causes is The Religious of Christian Instruction registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Religious of Christian Instruction yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Religious of Christian Instruction 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-religious-of-christian-instruction&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Religious of Christian Instruction a legitimate charity? Yes. The Religious of Christian Instruction is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243995) 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 Religious of Christian Instruction's charity number? The Religious of Christian Instruction's charity number is 243995. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 243995? Search 243995 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 Religious of Christian Instruction do? The Institute has continued to fulfil its principal aims through the education and formation of religious sisters, by teaching, pastoral and other work at the two schools in Effingham and by care and pastoral work in the parishes of Sherborne and Effingham and elsewhere. Does The Religious of Christian Instruction have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Religious of Christian Instruction. 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 Religious of Christian Instruction? The Religious of Christian Instruction 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/243995).