--- title: "Friends of Durham Cathedral — check charity number 519110 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Durham Cathedral a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519110. Religious Activities charity based in The College. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-durham-cathedral retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:17:46.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Durham Cathedral is a registered charity (number 519110) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £282,826 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Durham Cathedral? Registered charity number 519110 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The College Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £282,826 Website [www.fodc.co.uk](http://www.fodc.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Durham Cathedral do? Durham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building and its setting; and over the last ten years grants totalling over -ú1,000,000 have been made, membership is open to all who appreciate the cathedral either as a place of worship or as an architectural gem, and donations and legacies are also welcomed. ## What causes is Friends of Durham Cathedral registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Durham Cathedral yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Durham 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-durham-cathedral&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fodc.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Durham Cathedral a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Durham Cathedral is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519110) 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 Durham Cathedral's charity number? Friends of Durham Cathedral's charity number is 519110. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519110? Search 519110 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 Durham Cathedral do? Durham Cathedral forms part of a world heritage site. The Friends were set up in 1933 solely to help to maintain and enhance the building and its setting; and over the last ten years grants totalling over -ú1,000,000 have been made, membership is open to all who appreciate the cathedral either as a place of worship or as an architectural gem, and donations and legacies are also welcomed. Does Friends of Durham Cathedral have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Durham 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 Durham Cathedral? Friends of Durham Cathedral's website is http://www.fodc.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/519110).