--- title: "Friends of Margam Park — check charity number 1179411 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Margam Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179411. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Turbine House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-margam-park retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:14:03.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Margam Park is a registered charity (number 1179411) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £11,107 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Margam Park? Registered charity number 1179411 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Turbine House Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £11,107 Website [www.friendsofmargampark.co.uk](http://www.friendsofmargampark.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Margam Park do? The Friends of Margam Park objectives are to conserve and enhance Margam Country Park, protect its natural beauty, raise the parks profile, increase public awareness and work with the Local Authority as well as other appropriate organisations. The Friends provide walks and tours with an historical interest, in the summer months together with other activities on a voluntary basis. ## What causes is Friends of Margam Park registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Margam Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Margam Park 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-margam-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofmargampark.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Margam Park a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Margam Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179411) 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 Margam Park's charity number? Friends of Margam Park's charity number is 1179411. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179411? Search 1179411 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 Margam Park do? The Friends of Margam Park objectives are to conserve and enhance Margam Country Park, protect its natural beauty, raise the parks profile, increase public awareness and work with the Local Authority as well as other appropriate organisations. The Friends provide walks and tours with an historical interest, in the summer months together with other activities on a voluntary basis. Does Friends of Margam Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Margam Park. 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 Margam Park? Friends of Margam Park's website is http://www.friendsofmargampark.co.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/1179411).