--- title: "Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham — check charity number 1205716 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205716. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chilham Castle Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-mary-s-church-chilham retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:00:13.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham is a registered charity (number 1205716) 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 £9,519 (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 Mary's Church Chilham? Registered charity number 1205716 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chilham Castle Estate Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £9,519 Website [www.friendsofstmaryschilham.org](http://www.friendsofstmaryschilham.org/) ## What does Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham do? To raise funds by holding events which enables us to provide grants to the Parochial Church Council for St Mary's Church Chilham ## What causes is Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham 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-mary-s-church-chilham&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofstmaryschilham.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205716) 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 Mary's Church Chilham's charity number? Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham's charity number is 1205716. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205716? Search 1205716 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 Mary's Church Chilham do? To raise funds by holding events which enables us to provide grants to the Parochial Church Council for St Mary's Church Chilham Does Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham. 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 Mary's Church Chilham? Friends of St Mary's Church Chilham's website is http://www.friendsofstmaryschilham.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/1205716).