--- title: "Ward's Charity or Church Lands — check charity number 1176520 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ward's Charity or Church Lands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176520. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sawston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ward-s-charity-or-church-lands retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:27:55.820Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ward's Charity or Church Lands is a registered charity (number 1176520) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £179,002 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ward's Charity or Church Lands? Registered charity number 1176520 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sawston Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £179,002 ## What does Ward's Charity or Church Lands do? Make grants to St Mary the Virgin, Sawston PCC for the work of the Church in Sawston ## What causes is Ward's Charity or Church Lands registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ward's Charity or Church Lands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ward's Charity or Church Lands 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=ward-s-charity-or-church-lands&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ward's Charity or Church Lands a legitimate charity? Yes. Ward's Charity or Church Lands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176520) 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 Ward's Charity or Church Lands's charity number? Ward's Charity or Church Lands's charity number is 1176520. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176520? Search 1176520 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 Ward's Charity or Church Lands do? Make grants to St Mary the Virgin, Sawston PCC for the work of the Church in Sawston Does Ward's Charity or Church Lands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ward's Charity or Church Lands. 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 Ward's Charity or Church Lands? Ward's Charity or Church Lands does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1176520).