--- title: "Friends of St Catharines — check charity number 1126495 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Catharines a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126495. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Houghton-on-the-Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-catharines retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:48:29.111Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Catharines is a registered charity (number 1126495) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,601 (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 St Catharines? Registered charity number 1126495 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Houghton-on-the-Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,601 ## What does Friends of St Catharines do? St Catharine's Church in Houghton on the Hill periodically requires major repair and refurbishment works to be done, and the Friends of St Catharines raise monies to fund up to 50% of the cost of these works. We organise fashion shows, bridge drives, summer BBQs, a winter craft fair and a carol concert to help raise these funds annually. ## What causes is Friends of St Catharines registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Catharines yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Catharines 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-st-catharines&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Catharines a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Catharines is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126495) 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 St Catharines's charity number? Friends of St Catharines's charity number is 1126495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126495? Search 1126495 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 St Catharines do? St Catharine's Church in Houghton on the Hill periodically requires major repair and refurbishment works to be done, and the Friends of St Catharines raise monies to fund up to 50% of the cost of these works. We organise fashion shows, bridge drives, summer BBQs, a winter craft fair and a carol concert to help raise these funds annually. Does Friends of St Catharines have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Catharines. 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 St Catharines? Friends of St Catharines 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/1126495).