--- title: "Friends of South Petherton Church — check charity number 277997 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of South Petherton Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277997. Religious Activities charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-south-petherton-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:07:27.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of South Petherton Church is a registered charity (number 277997) 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 £4,822 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 South Petherton Church? Registered charity number 277997 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £4,822 ## What does Friends of South Petherton Church do? Financial support for the Rector and Churchwardens of South Petherton Church to assist in the maintenence and improvement of the fabric of the church. ## What causes is Friends of South Petherton Church registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of South Petherton Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of South Petherton 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-south-petherton-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of South Petherton Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of South Petherton Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277997) 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 South Petherton Church's charity number? Friends of South Petherton Church's charity number is 277997. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277997? Search 277997 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 South Petherton Church do? Financial support for the Rector and Churchwardens of South Petherton Church to assist in the maintenence and improvement of the fabric of the church. Does Friends of South Petherton Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of South Petherton 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 South Petherton Church? Friends of South Petherton Church 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/277997).