--- title: "Friends of Martello24 — check charity number 1172376 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Martello24 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172376. Education/training charity based in Rolfe Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-martello24 retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:46.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Martello24 is a registered charity (number 1172376) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £589 (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 Martello24? Registered charity number 1172376 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rolfe Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £589 ## What does Friends of Martello24 do? To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of Martello Tower No. 24 and other historic buildings in Dymchurch, Kent and the surrounding area. This to be achieved particularly by working In partnership with English Heritage to open Martello Tower No 24 to the public on a published regular basis. ## What causes is Friends of Martello24 registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Martello24 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Martello24 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-martello24&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Martello24 a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Martello24 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172376) 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 Martello24's charity number? Friends of Martello24's charity number is 1172376. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172376? Search 1172376 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 Martello24 do? To advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of Martello Tower No. 24 and other historic buildings in Dymchurch, Kent and the surrounding area. This to be achieved particularly by working In partnership with English Heritage to open Martello Tower No 24 to the public on a published regular basis. Does Friends of Martello24 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Martello24. 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 Martello24? Friends of Martello24 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/1172376).