--- title: "Friends of Alton Abbey — check charity number 284876 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Alton Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284876. Religious Activities charity based in Emsworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-alton-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:56:13.241Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Alton Abbey is a registered charity (number 284876) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £4,079 (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 Friends of Alton Abbey? Registered charity number 284876 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Emsworth Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,079 Website [www.altonabbey.org.uk](http://www.altonabbey.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Alton Abbey do? To support the charitable work of Alton Abbey by inviting and receiving funds in the form of subscriptions, donations, and organising fundraising events. ## What causes is Friends of Alton Abbey registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Alton Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Alton Abbey 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=friends-of-alton-abbey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.altonabbey.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Alton Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Alton Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284876) 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 Friends of Alton Abbey's charity number? Friends of Alton Abbey's charity number is 284876. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284876? Search 284876 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 Friends of Alton Abbey do? To support the charitable work of Alton Abbey by inviting and receiving funds in the form of subscriptions, donations, and organising fundraising events. Does Friends of Alton Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Alton Abbey. 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 Friends of Alton Abbey? Friends of Alton Abbey's website is http://www.altonabbey.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/284876).