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title: "Downend Folk House Association — check charity number 1157237 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Downend Folk House Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157237. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lincombe Barn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downend-folk-house-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:30:53.287Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Downend Folk House Association is a registered charity (number 1157237) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £119,446 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Downend Folk House Association?

Registered charity number

1157237

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Lincombe Barn

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£119,446

Website

[www.downendfolkhouse.org.uk](http://www.downendfolkhouse.org.uk/)

## What does Downend Folk House Association do?

The establishment and operating of a community centre, and maintaining, managing or co-operating with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the charities objectives:

## What causes is Downend Folk House Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downend Folk House Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downend Folk House Association 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 Downend Folk House Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Downend Folk House Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157237) 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 Downend Folk House Association's charity number?

Downend Folk House Association's charity number is 1157237. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157237?

Search 1157237 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 Downend Folk House Association do?

The establishment and operating of a community centre, and maintaining, managing or co-operating with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the charities objectives:

Does Downend Folk House Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downend Folk House Association. 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 Downend Folk House Association?

Downend Folk House Association's website is http://www.downendfolkhouse.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/1157237).