--- title: "Friends of St Margaret's Church — check charity number 1126238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Margaret's Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1126238. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Swindon. 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 retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:59:06.255Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Margaret's Church is a registered charity (number 1126238) 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 £24 (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? Registered charity number 1126238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Swindon Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £24 ## What does Friends of St Margaret's Church do? To maintain, preserve and enhance St Margaret's Church and its church yard for the benefit of the local community. ## What causes is Friends of St Margaret's Church registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Margaret's Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Margaret's 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-st-margaret-s-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Margaret's Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Margaret's Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1126238) 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's charity number? Friends of St Margaret's Church's charity number is 1126238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1126238? Search 1126238 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 do? To maintain, preserve and enhance St Margaret's Church and its church yard for the benefit of the local community. Does Friends of St Margaret's Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Margaret's 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 St Margaret's Church? Friends of St Margaret's 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/1126238).