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title: "The West Downland Benefice — check charity number 1216585 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The West Downland Benefice a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216585. Religious Activities charity based in Main Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-west-downland-benefice
retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:42:11.017Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The West Downland Benefice is a registered charity (number 1216585) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 West Downland Benefice?

Registered charity number

1216585

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Main Street

Website

[www.westdownland.co.uk](http://www.westdownland.co.uk/)

## What does The West Downland Benefice do?

The West Downland Benefice has the responsibility for, in cooperation with the Incumbent, the whole mission of the Church of England within the Parishes of Brightwalton with Catmore, Chaddleworth, Fawley, Leckhampstead, Great Shefford with Shefford Woodlands, and Welford with Wickham. This includes our worship, pastoral care, evangelistic activities, and social action.

## What causes is The West Downland Benefice registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The West Downland Benefice yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The West Downland Benefice 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The West Downland Benefice a legitimate charity?

Yes. The West Downland Benefice is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216585) 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 West Downland Benefice's charity number?

The West Downland Benefice's charity number is 1216585. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216585?

Search 1216585 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 West Downland Benefice do?

The West Downland Benefice has the responsibility for, in cooperation with the Incumbent, the whole mission of the Church of England within the Parishes of Brightwalton with Catmore, Chaddleworth, Fawley, Leckhampstead, Great Shefford with Shefford Woodlands, and Welford with Wickham. This includes our worship, pastoral care, evangelistic activities, and social action.

Does The West Downland Benefice have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Downland Benefice. 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 West Downland Benefice?

The West Downland Benefice's website is http://www.westdownland.co.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/1216585).