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title: "Friends of Matlock Forest — check charity number 1215828 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Matlock Forest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215828. Education/training charity based in Old Hackney Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-matlock-forest
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:12:23.375Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Matlock Forest is a registered charity (number 1215828) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. 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 Matlock Forest?

Registered charity number

1215828

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Old Hackney Lane

Website

[www.savematlockforest.org](http://www.savematlockforest.org/)

## What causes is Friends of Matlock Forest registered for?

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Matlock Forest yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Matlock Forest 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.
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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-matlock-forest&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.savematlockforest.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Matlock Forest a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Matlock Forest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215828) 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 Matlock Forest's charity number?

Friends of Matlock Forest's charity number is 1215828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215828?

Search 1215828 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 Matlock Forest do?

Friends of Matlock Forest is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Friends of Matlock Forest have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Matlock Forest. 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 Matlock Forest?

Friends of Matlock Forest's website is http://www.savematlockforest.org — 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/1215828).