--- title: "Friends of Chopwell Wood — check charity number 1138770 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Chopwell Wood a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138770. Education/training charity based in Victoria Garesfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-chopwell-wood retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:22:09.272Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Chopwell Wood is a registered charity (number 1138770) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £4,043 (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 Chopwell Wood? Registered charity number 1138770 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Garesfield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,043 Website [www.friendsofchopwellwood.org.uk](http://www.friendsofchopwellwood.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Chopwell Wood do? We organise a variety of events and conservation tasks with the co-operation of Forestry England, and fund projects and improvements within Chopwell Wood. Work is carried out by a team of volunteers, both from our members and from the general public. We also produce information leaflets about the woodland and fund educational materials for use by visiting schools and other groups. ## What causes is Friends of Chopwell Wood registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Chopwell Wood yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Chopwell Wood 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-chopwell-wood&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofchopwellwood.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Chopwell Wood a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Chopwell Wood is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138770) 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 Chopwell Wood's charity number? Friends of Chopwell Wood's charity number is 1138770. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138770? Search 1138770 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 Chopwell Wood do? We organise a variety of events and conservation tasks with the co-operation of Forestry England, and fund projects and improvements within Chopwell Wood. Work is carried out by a team of volunteers, both from our members and from the general public. We also produce information leaflets about the woodland and fund educational materials for use by visiting schools and other groups. Does Friends of Chopwell Wood have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Chopwell Wood. 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 Chopwell Wood? Friends of Chopwell Wood's website is http://www.friendsofchopwellwood.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/1138770).