--- title: "Friends of Bowring Park — check charity number 1003308 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bowring Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1003308. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Coach House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bowring-park retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:12:22.031Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bowring Park is a registered charity (number 1003308) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £15,200 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Bowring Park? Registered charity number 1003308 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Coach House Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £15,200 Website [www.bowringpark.co.uk](http://www.bowringpark.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Bowring Park do? 'Friends of Bowring Park' founded 2 March 1989OUR PURPOSETo enable the park to be here in a meaningful way and speak up for its interestsWE BELIEVEThat the Park belongs to the Local People and should be looked after for all time to protect our History and Heritage, it has great potentialThat when children have a positive experience here it helps them develop into responsible citizens ## What causes is Friends of Bowring Park registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bowring Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bowring Park 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-bowring-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bowringpark.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bowring Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bowring Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1003308) 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 Bowring Park's charity number? Friends of Bowring Park's charity number is 1003308. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1003308? Search 1003308 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 Bowring Park do? 'Friends of Bowring Park' founded 2 March 1989OUR PURPOSETo enable the park to be here in a meaningful way and speak up for its interestsWE BELIEVEThat the Park belongs to the Local People and should be looked after for all time to protect our History and Heritage, it has great potentialThat when children have a positive experience here it helps them develop into responsible citizens Does Friends of Bowring Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bowring Park. 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 Bowring Park? Friends of Bowring Park's website is http://www.bowringpark.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/1003308).