--- title: "Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice — check charity number 1155939 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155939. Education/training charity based in 2/3 The Mews. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-cotswold-citizens-advice retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:38:23.464Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice is a registered charity (number 1155939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,477 (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 Cotswold Citizens Advice? Registered charity number 1155939 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 2/3 The Mews Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,477 ## What does Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice do? Raising Funds to assist the charitable work of the Citizens Advice Bureau in the Cirencester and Cotswold area ## What causes is Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice 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-cotswold-citizens-advice&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155939) 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 Cotswold Citizens Advice's charity number? Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice's charity number is 1155939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155939? Search 1155939 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 Cotswold Citizens Advice do? Raising Funds to assist the charitable work of the Citizens Advice Bureau in the Cirencester and Cotswold area Does Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice. 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 Cotswold Citizens Advice? Friends of Cotswold Citizens Advice 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/1155939).