--- title: "Friends of Gawsworth Church — check charity number 1099488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Gawsworth Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1099488. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bennetts Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-gawsworth-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:26:26.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Gawsworth Church is a registered charity (number 1099488) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £999 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Gawsworth Church? Registered charity number 1099488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bennetts Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £999 ## What does Friends of Gawsworth Church do? To advance the Christian religion by the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and beautification of the Parish Church of St James the Great, Gawsworth in the county of Cheshire, and also of the momuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the Church and Churchyard. Also to promote a wide interest in the care and preservation of this historic church ## What causes is Friends of Gawsworth Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Gawsworth Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Gawsworth Church 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-gawsworth-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Gawsworth Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Gawsworth Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1099488) 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 Gawsworth Church's charity number? Friends of Gawsworth Church's charity number is 1099488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1099488? Search 1099488 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 Gawsworth Church do? To advance the Christian religion by the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and beautification of the Parish Church of St James the Great, Gawsworth in the county of Cheshire, and also of the momuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the Church and Churchyard. Also to promote a wide interest in the care and preservation of this historic church Does Friends of Gawsworth Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Gawsworth Church. 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 Gawsworth Church? Friends of Gawsworth Church 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/1099488).