--- title: "Friends of Bisterne Church — check charity number 1126261 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bisterne Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126261. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Bisterne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bisterne-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:16:20.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bisterne Church is a registered charity (number 1126261) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,803 (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 Friends of Bisterne Church? Registered charity number 1126261 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Bisterne Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,803 ## What does Friends of Bisterne Church do? benefit of the public and congregation and maintenance of the Christian tradition that was first established at St Paul's Bisterne when it was a medieval chapel. To raise funds for the upkeep and development of the church,and its surroundings in accordance with the needs and the requirements if the church committee, thus ensuring that the facilities are appropriate for the needs of the present day ## What causes is Friends of Bisterne Church registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bisterne Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bisterne Church 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-bisterne-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bisterne Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bisterne Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126261) 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 Bisterne Church's charity number? Friends of Bisterne Church's charity number is 1126261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126261? Search 1126261 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 Bisterne Church do? benefit of the public and congregation and maintenance of the Christian tradition that was first established at St Paul's Bisterne when it was a medieval chapel. To raise funds for the upkeep and development of the church,and its surroundings in accordance with the needs and the requirements if the church committee, thus ensuring that the facilities are appropriate for the needs of the present day Does Friends of Bisterne Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bisterne Church. 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 Bisterne Church? Friends of Bisterne Church 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/1126261).