--- title: "Friends of St. James Westhead — check charity number 1166607 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St. James Westhead a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166607. Religious Activities charity based in Plough Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-james-westhead retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:17:45.079Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St. James Westhead is a registered charity (number 1166607) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £759 (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. James Westhead? Registered charity number 1166607 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Plough Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £759 ## What does Friends of St. James Westhead do? Provides support for the maintenance of St. James Church Westhead and churchyard and provides support for recreational and educational activities in the Westhead area. ## What causes is Friends of St. James Westhead registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St. James Westhead yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St. James Westhead 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-james-westhead&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St. James Westhead a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St. James Westhead is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166607) 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. James Westhead's charity number? Friends of St. James Westhead's charity number is 1166607. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166607? Search 1166607 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. James Westhead do? Provides support for the maintenance of St. James Church Westhead and churchyard and provides support for recreational and educational activities in the Westhead area. Does Friends of St. James Westhead have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St. James Westhead. 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. James Westhead? Friends of St. James Westhead 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/1166607).