--- title: "Third Order, Society of Saint Francis — check charity number 1064356 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Third Order, Society of Saint Francis a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1064356. Education/training charity based in Caversham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/third-order-society-of-saint-francis retrieved: 2026-08-28T18:10:32.464Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Third Order, Society of Saint Francis is a registered charity (number 1064356) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £157,729 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Third Order, Society of Saint Francis? Registered charity number 1064356 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Caversham Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £157,729 Website [tssf.org.uk](http://tssf.org.uk/) ## What does Third Order, Society of Saint Francis do? The European Province of the Third Order, through groups, organises activities and publications, which reflect aspects of Franciscan Spirituality. The Province also seeks to sponsor educational opportunities for individuals from deprived parts of the Order to enable lay or ordained individuals to increase their own Franciscan knowledge which may then be shared with their home communities. ## What causes is Third Order, Society of Saint Francis registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Third Order, Society of Saint Francis yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Third Order, Society of Saint Francis 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=third-order-society-of-saint-francis&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://tssf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Third Order, Society of Saint Francis a legitimate charity? Yes. Third Order, Society of Saint Francis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1064356) 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 Third Order, Society of Saint Francis's charity number? Third Order, Society of Saint Francis's charity number is 1064356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1064356? Search 1064356 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 Third Order, Society of Saint Francis do? The European Province of the Third Order, through groups, organises activities and publications, which reflect aspects of Franciscan Spirituality. The Province also seeks to sponsor educational opportunities for individuals from deprived parts of the Order to enable lay or ordained individuals to increase their own Franciscan knowledge which may then be shared with their home communities. Does Third Order, Society of Saint Francis have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Third Order, Society of Saint Francis. 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 Third Order, Society of Saint Francis? Third Order, Society of Saint Francis's website is http://tssf.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/1064356).