--- title: "Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's — check charity number 1197603 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197603. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Waterhouses. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-our-lady-and-st-joseph-s retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:26:55.697Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's is a registered charity (number 1197603) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,276 (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 Our Lady and St Joseph's? Registered charity number 1197603 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Waterhouses Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,276 ## What does Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's do? Friends of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs PTA work to raise funds to support Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Esh Winning Primary School, which has now merged with St Joseph's of Ushaw Moor. Therefore we support the pupils of Our Lady and St Joseph's, Ushaw Moor, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Trust of Schools ## What causes is Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's 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-our-lady-and-st-joseph-s&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197603) 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 Our Lady and St Joseph's's charity number? Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's's charity number is 1197603. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197603? Search 1197603 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 Our Lady and St Joseph's do? Friends of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs PTA work to raise funds to support Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Esh Winning Primary School, which has now merged with St Joseph's of Ushaw Moor. Therefore we support the pupils of Our Lady and St Joseph's, Ushaw Moor, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Trust of Schools Does Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's. 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 Our Lady and St Joseph's? Friends of Our Lady and St Joseph's 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/1197603).