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title: "Urban City Ministries — check charity number 1197320 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Urban City Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197320. Religious Activities charity based in Croydon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/urban-city-ministries
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:32:27.099Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Urban City Ministries is a registered charity (number 1197320) 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 Urban City Ministries?

Registered charity number

1197320

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Croydon

Website

[www.urbancityministries.org](http://www.urbancityministries.org/)

## What does Urban City Ministries do?

The advancement of the Christian religion mainly, but not exclusively, by means of broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature.

## What causes is Urban City Ministries registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Urban City Ministries yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urban City Ministries 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Urban City Ministries a legitimate charity?

Yes. Urban City Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197320) 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 Urban City Ministries's charity number?

Urban City Ministries's charity number is 1197320. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197320?

Search 1197320 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 Urban City Ministries do?

The advancement of the Christian religion mainly, but not exclusively, by means of broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature.

Does Urban City Ministries have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urban City Ministries. 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 Urban City Ministries?

Urban City Ministries's website is http://www.urbancityministries.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/1197320).