--- title: "The Village Church Formby — check charity number 1161208 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Village Church Formby a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161208. Religious Activities charity based in 1 Furness Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-village-church-formby retrieved: 2026-08-28T13:33:02.605Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Village Church Formby is a registered charity (number 1161208) 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 £40,198 (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 Village Church Formby? Registered charity number 1161208 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 1 Furness Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,198 Website [www.villagechurchformby.org](http://www.villagechurchformby.org/) ## What does The Village Church Formby do? The advancement of the Christian faith through: Christian worship Enlightening and teaching the public Production of Christian literature Missionary WorkRaising awareness about the Christian faith ## What causes is The Village Church Formby registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Village Church Formby yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Village Church Formby 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-village-church-formby&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.villagechurchformby.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Village Church Formby a legitimate charity? Yes. The Village Church Formby is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161208) 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 Village Church Formby's charity number? The Village Church Formby's charity number is 1161208. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161208? Search 1161208 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 Village Church Formby do? The advancement of the Christian faith through: Christian worship Enlightening and teaching the public Production of Christian literature Missionary WorkRaising awareness about the Christian faith Does The Village Church Formby have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Village Church Formby. 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 Village Church Formby? The Village Church Formby's website is http://www.villagechurchformby.org — 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/1161208).