--- title: "Friends of Lake Meadows — check charity number 1157058 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Lake Meadows a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157058. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Billericay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-lake-meadows retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:03:02.400Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Lake Meadows is a registered charity (number 1157058) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,316 (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 Lake Meadows? Registered charity number 1157058 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Billericay Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,316 Website [www.lakemeadows.org.uk](http://www.lakemeadows.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Lake Meadows do? To promote,preserve and protect Lake Meadows park,Billericay,by providing facilities and education,assisting with maintenance and providing events for the appreciation,benefit and enjoyment of the local community. ## What causes is Friends of Lake Meadows registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lake Meadows yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lake Meadows 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-lake-meadows&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lakemeadows.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Lake Meadows a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Lake Meadows is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157058) 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 Lake Meadows's charity number? Friends of Lake Meadows's charity number is 1157058. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157058? Search 1157058 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 Lake Meadows do? To promote,preserve and protect Lake Meadows park,Billericay,by providing facilities and education,assisting with maintenance and providing events for the appreciation,benefit and enjoyment of the local community. Does Friends of Lake Meadows have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lake Meadows. 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 Lake Meadows? Friends of Lake Meadows's website is http://www.lakemeadows.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/1157058).