--- title: "Friends of Sherborne Abbey — check charity number 208584 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Sherborne Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208584. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in 3 Abbey Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-sherborne-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:55:01.010Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Sherborne Abbey is a registered charity (number 208584) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £138,791 (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 Sherborne Abbey? Registered charity number 208584 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 3 Abbey Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £138,791 Website [not.applicable](http://not.applicable/) ## What does Friends of Sherborne Abbey do? The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey ## What causes is Friends of Sherborne Abbey registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Sherborne Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Sherborne Abbey 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-sherborne-abbey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://not.applicable/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Sherborne Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Sherborne Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208584) 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 Sherborne Abbey's charity number? Friends of Sherborne Abbey's charity number is 208584. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208584? Search 208584 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 Sherborne Abbey do? The Charity's objects are to support the upkeep of the fabric of Sherborne Abbey Does Friends of Sherborne Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Sherborne Abbey. 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 Sherborne Abbey? Friends of Sherborne Abbey's website is http://not.applicable — 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/208584).