--- title: "Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) — check charity number 1172812 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172812. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in March. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-march-railway-station-fomrs retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:10:03.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) is a registered charity (number 1172812) 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; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,451 (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 March Railway Station (Fomrs)? Registered charity number 1172812 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location March Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,451 Website [www.facebook.com/groups/338840846205436/?ref=share](https://www.facebook.com/groups/338840846205436/?ref=share) ## What does Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) do? The Friends Of March Railway Station (FOMRS) is a group of community volunteers who wish to make the station a vibrant and attractive place to visit and use, both for the those using the railways and for the community.The group also sets out to preserve the heritage of March Station and the History of the Railways influence in the community. ## What causes is Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) 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-march-railway-station-fomrs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/338840846205436/?ref=share) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172812) 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 March Railway Station (Fomrs)'s charity number? Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs)'s charity number is 1172812. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172812? Search 1172812 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 March Railway Station (Fomrs) do? The Friends Of March Railway Station (FOMRS) is a group of community volunteers who wish to make the station a vibrant and attractive place to visit and use, both for the those using the railways and for the community.The group also sets out to preserve the heritage of March Station and the History of the Railways influence in the community. Does Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs). 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 March Railway Station (Fomrs)? Friends of March Railway Station (Fomrs)'s website is https://www.facebook.com/groups/338840846205436/?ref=share — 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/1172812).