--- title: "Friends of Blackburn Cathedral — check charity number 1047234 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Blackburn Cathedral a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047234. Religious Activities charity based in Blackburn Cathedral. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-blackburn-cathedral retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:21:43.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Blackburn Cathedral is a registered charity (number 1047234) 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 £8,322 (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 Blackburn Cathedral? Registered charity number 1047234 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blackburn Cathedral Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,322 Website [www.fobc.info](http://www.fobc.info/) ## What does Friends of Blackburn Cathedral do? To support Blackburn Anglican Cathedral by way of improvements to the fabric, facilities and contents, and to support its pastoral work, to which end monies are raised by subscriptions and donations plus fund-raising activities. ## What causes is Friends of Blackburn Cathedral registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Blackburn Cathedral yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Blackburn Cathedral 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-blackburn-cathedral&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fobc.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Blackburn Cathedral a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Blackburn Cathedral is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047234) 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 Blackburn Cathedral's charity number? Friends of Blackburn Cathedral's charity number is 1047234. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047234? Search 1047234 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 Blackburn Cathedral do? To support Blackburn Anglican Cathedral by way of improvements to the fabric, facilities and contents, and to support its pastoral work, to which end monies are raised by subscriptions and donations plus fund-raising activities. Does Friends of Blackburn Cathedral have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Blackburn Cathedral. 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 Blackburn Cathedral? Friends of Blackburn Cathedral's website is http://www.fobc.info — 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/1047234).