--- title: "Friends of S. Mary's Church — check charity number 1069758 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of S. Mary's Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1069758. Religious Activities charity based in 7 Roman Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-s-mary-s-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:16:18.959Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of S. Mary's Church is a registered charity (number 1069758) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £15,035 (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 S. Mary's Church? Registered charity number 1069758 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 7 Roman Crescent Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,035 Website [www.houghtonstmarys.org.uk](http://www.houghtonstmarys.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of S. Mary's Church do? Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement. ## What causes is Friends of S. Mary's Church registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of S. Mary's Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of S. Mary's Church 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-s-mary-s-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.houghtonstmarys.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of S. Mary's Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of S. Mary's Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1069758) 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 S. Mary's Church's charity number? Friends of S. Mary's Church's charity number is 1069758. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1069758? Search 1069758 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 S. Mary's Church do? Remote ancient and restored Church with at latest late 11th century wall paintings. Services are held from from time to time. The church is open for visitors in the Summer (end March to end October) every day between 2pm and 4pm and in Winter (end October to end March) Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 2pm. Visits at other times by prior arrangement. Does Friends of S. Mary's Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of S. Mary's Church. 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 S. Mary's Church? Friends of S. Mary's Church's website is http://www.houghtonstmarys.org.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/1069758).