--- title: "Friends of Blaise — check charity number 280635 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Blaise a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280635. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Bristol. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-blaise retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:19:56.121Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Blaise is a registered charity (number 280635) 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 £4,815 (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 Blaise? Registered charity number 280635 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bristol Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,815 Website [www.friendsofblaise.co.uk](http://www.friendsofblaise.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Blaise do? To Preserve and enhance the unique character and beauty of Blaise Castle Estate and the surrounding area by fund raising and making representation to appropriate authorities to achieve these aims ## What causes is Friends of Blaise registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Blaise yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Blaise 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-blaise&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofblaise.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Blaise a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Blaise is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280635) 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 Blaise's charity number? Friends of Blaise's charity number is 280635. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280635? Search 280635 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 Blaise do? To Preserve and enhance the unique character and beauty of Blaise Castle Estate and the surrounding area by fund raising and making representation to appropriate authorities to achieve these aims Does Friends of Blaise have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Blaise. 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 Blaise? Friends of Blaise's website is http://www.friendsofblaise.co.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/280635).