--- title: "Friends of Mount Athos — check charity number 1047287 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Mount Athos a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047287. Education/training charity based in Woodstock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-mount-athos retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:12:19.750Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Mount Athos is a registered charity (number 1047287) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £66,088 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Mount Athos? Registered charity number 1047287 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Woodstock Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £66,088 Website [www.athosfriends.org](http://www.athosfriends.org/) ## What does Friends of Mount Athos do? The Objects of the Charity embrace the study and promulgation of knowledge of the Orthodox monastic communities of Mount Athos, and the promotion of their religious and charitable work, along with that of others which are dependent on or connected in some way with Mount Athos. The Charity supports and organises appeals to fund the repair and restoration of monasteries and buildings on Mount Athos. ## What causes is Friends of Mount Athos registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Mount Athos yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Mount Athos 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-mount-athos&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.athosfriends.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Mount Athos a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Mount Athos is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047287) 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 Mount Athos's charity number? Friends of Mount Athos's charity number is 1047287. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047287? Search 1047287 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 Mount Athos do? The Objects of the Charity embrace the study and promulgation of knowledge of the Orthodox monastic communities of Mount Athos, and the promotion of their religious and charitable work, along with that of others which are dependent on or connected in some way with Mount Athos. The Charity supports and organises appeals to fund the repair and restoration of monasteries and buildings on Mount Athos. Does Friends of Mount Athos have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Mount Athos. 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 Mount Athos? Friends of Mount Athos's website is http://www.athosfriends.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/1047287).