--- title: "Friends of Leigh Church — check charity number 1174913 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Leigh Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174913. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Frome. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-leigh-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:25:14.759Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Leigh Church is a registered charity (number 1174913) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £11,620 (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 Leigh Church? Registered charity number 1174913 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frome Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £11,620 ## What does Friends of Leigh Church do? TO RAISE FUNDS AND SUPPORT THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF ST GILES CHURCH AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. TO MAKE THE CHURCH MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVISION OF COMMUNUITY FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL WELFARE SUPPORT AND THROUGH HERITAGE EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS. ## What causes is Friends of Leigh Church registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Leigh Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Leigh 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-leigh-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Leigh Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Leigh Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174913) 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 Leigh Church's charity number? Friends of Leigh Church's charity number is 1174913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174913? Search 1174913 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 Leigh Church do? TO RAISE FUNDS AND SUPPORT THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF ST GILES CHURCH AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. TO MAKE THE CHURCH MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVISION OF COMMUNUITY FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL WELFARE SUPPORT AND THROUGH HERITAGE EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS. Does Friends of Leigh Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Leigh 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 Leigh Church? Friends of Leigh 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/1174913).