--- title: "Friends of Old Durham Gardens — check charity number 1164516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Old Durham Gardens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164516. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Durham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-old-durham-gardens retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:24:25.591Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Old Durham Gardens is a registered charity (number 1164516) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,755 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Old Durham Gardens? Registered charity number 1164516 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Durham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,755 Website [olddurhamgardens.co.uk](http://olddurhamgardens.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Old Durham Gardens do? THE FUNCTION OF THE FRIENDS GROUP IS TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE AND CONSERVE THE ORCHARD; BORDER AND PARTERRE PLANTING; AND LAWNED AREAS OF THESE 17TH CENTURY, AUTHENTICALLY PLANTED, RESTORED GARDENS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. WE OPEN THE GARDENS TWICE A WEEK AND ARE INTENDING TO INCREASE THIS. WE INVOLVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGES AND BUSINESSES IN OUR WORK. ## What causes is Friends of Old Durham Gardens registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Old Durham Gardens yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Old Durham Gardens 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-old-durham-gardens&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://olddurhamgardens.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Old Durham Gardens a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Old Durham Gardens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164516) 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 Durham Gardens's charity number? Friends of Old Durham Gardens's charity number is 1164516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164516? Search 1164516 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 Durham Gardens do? THE FUNCTION OF THE FRIENDS GROUP IS TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE AND CONSERVE THE ORCHARD; BORDER AND PARTERRE PLANTING; AND LAWNED AREAS OF THESE 17TH CENTURY, AUTHENTICALLY PLANTED, RESTORED GARDENS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. WE OPEN THE GARDENS TWICE A WEEK AND ARE INTENDING TO INCREASE THIS. WE INVOLVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGES AND BUSINESSES IN OUR WORK. Does Friends of Old Durham Gardens have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Old Durham Gardens. 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 Durham Gardens? Friends of Old Durham Gardens's website is http://olddurhamgardens.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/1164516).