--- title: "Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling — check charity number 1024889 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1024889. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Farm 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-margaret-s-church-ditchling retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:01:18.484Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling is a registered charity (number 1024889) 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 £18,221 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Margaret's Church Ditchling? Registered charity number 1024889 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Farm Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £18,221 Website [friendsofsaintmargaretditchling.org](http://friendsofsaintmargaretditchling.org/) ## What does Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling do? THE TRUSTS OBJECTIVE IS TO COLLECT AND INVEST MONIES WHICH CAN BE CALLED UPON BY ST MARGARETS PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC) IN DITCHLING TO HELP THEM WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND ITS GROUNDS, SO THAT THE HERITAGE OF THIS ANCIENT BUILDING IS SAFEGUARDED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. ## What causes is Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling 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-margaret-s-church-ditchling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsofsaintmargaretditchling.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1024889) 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 Margaret's Church Ditchling's charity number? Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling's charity number is 1024889. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1024889? Search 1024889 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 Margaret's Church Ditchling do? THE TRUSTS OBJECTIVE IS TO COLLECT AND INVEST MONIES WHICH CAN BE CALLED UPON BY ST MARGARETS PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC) IN DITCHLING TO HELP THEM WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CHURCH AND ITS GROUNDS, SO THAT THE HERITAGE OF THIS ANCIENT BUILDING IS SAFEGUARDED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. Does Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling. 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 Margaret's Church Ditchling? Friends of St Margaret's Church Ditchling's website is http://friendsofsaintmargaretditchling.org — 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/1024889).