--- title: "Friends of Goit Stock Wood — check charity number 1213780 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Goit Stock Wood a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213780. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Harden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-goit-stock-wood retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:26:41.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Goit Stock Wood is a registered charity (number 1213780) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment; recreation. 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 Goit Stock Wood? Registered charity number 1213780 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harden Website [www.goitstock.org.uk](https://www.goitstock.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Goit Stock Wood do? Friends of Goit Stock Wood conserves and improves Goit Stock Wood through volunteer-led environmental work and community engagement. We promote wellbeing and education about wildlife and conservation, encourage the public to visit and enjoy the wood responsibly, and support the woodland's long-term protection for community benefit. ## What causes is Friends of Goit Stock Wood registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Goit Stock Wood yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Goit Stock 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-goit-stock-wood&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.goitstock.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Goit Stock Wood a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Goit Stock Wood is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213780) 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 Goit Stock Wood's charity number? Friends of Goit Stock Wood's charity number is 1213780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213780? Search 1213780 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 Goit Stock Wood do? Friends of Goit Stock Wood conserves and improves Goit Stock Wood through volunteer-led environmental work and community engagement. We promote wellbeing and education about wildlife and conservation, encourage the public to visit and enjoy the wood responsibly, and support the woodland's long-term protection for community benefit. Does Friends of Goit Stock Wood have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Goit Stock 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 Goit Stock Wood? Friends of Goit Stock Wood's website is https://www.goitstock.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/1213780).