--- title: "Union Chapel Project — check charity number 1010166 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Union Chapel Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1010166. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/union-chapel-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:09:54.455Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Union Chapel Project is a registered charity (number 1010166) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £2,537,604 (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 Union Chapel Project? Registered charity number 1010166 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,537,604 Website [www.unionchapel.org.uk](http://www.unionchapel.org.uk/) ## What does Union Chapel Project do? Union Chapel is an independent secular charity operating within the church building. It has a dual charitable remit to restore the building and to open it up to arts, community and heritage interest. We also run a in house centre called Margins, offering hot meals, winter shelter and advice to people on the margins of society. ## What causes is Union Chapel Project registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Union Chapel Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Union Chapel Project 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=union-chapel-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.unionchapel.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Union Chapel Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Union Chapel Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1010166) 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 Union Chapel Project's charity number? Union Chapel Project's charity number is 1010166. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1010166? Search 1010166 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 Union Chapel Project do? Union Chapel is an independent secular charity operating within the church building. It has a dual charitable remit to restore the building and to open it up to arts, community and heritage interest. We also run a in house centre called Margins, offering hot meals, winter shelter and advice to people on the margins of society. Does Union Chapel Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Union Chapel Project. 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 Union Chapel Project? Union Chapel Project's website is http://www.unionchapel.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/1010166).