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title: "Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill — check charity number 1193727 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193727. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Mill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-old-buckenham-windmill
retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:14.428Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill is a registered charity (number 1193727) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,587 (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 Old Buckenham Windmill?

Registered charity number

1193727

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Mill Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,587

Website

[www.facebook.com/OBWindmill](https://www.facebook.com/OBWindmill)

## What does Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill do?

Providing access to and fundraising for the preservation of Old Buckenham Windmill in Old Buckenham, Norfolk.

## What causes is Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill 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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[Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/OBWindmill)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193727) 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 Old Buckenham Windmill's charity number?

Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill's charity number is 1193727. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193727?

Search 1193727 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 Old Buckenham Windmill do?

Providing access to and fundraising for the preservation of Old Buckenham Windmill in Old Buckenham, Norfolk.

Does Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill. 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 Old Buckenham Windmill?

Friends of Old Buckenham Windmill's website is https://www.facebook.com/OBWindmill — 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/1193727).