--- title: "Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield — check charity number 1198602 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198602. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bethersden Road. 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-hothfield retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:01:06.707Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield is a registered charity (number 1198602) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,703 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hothfield? Registered charity number 1198602 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bethersden Road Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £4,703 ## What does Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield do? The Charity raises funds from events held in St Margaret's Church, Hothfield, such as festivals, concerts, talks, fayres and sales of homemade produce as well as receiving donations from the public. These monies are used to help fund the Church, graveyard and facilities, which are available to the public and residents of Hothfield and surrounding parishes in particular. ## What causes is Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield 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-hothfield&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198602) 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 Hothfield's charity number? Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield's charity number is 1198602. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198602? Search 1198602 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 Hothfield do? The Charity raises funds from events held in St Margaret's Church, Hothfield, such as festivals, concerts, talks, fayres and sales of homemade produce as well as receiving donations from the public. These monies are used to help fund the Church, graveyard and facilities, which are available to the public and residents of Hothfield and surrounding parishes in particular. Does Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield. 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 Hothfield? Friends of St Margaret's Church Hothfield 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/1198602).