--- title: "Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone — check charity number 1050355 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1050355. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hamstreet. 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-orlestone retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:19:22.117Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone is a registered charity (number 1050355) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £14,046 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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, Orlestone? Registered charity number 1050355 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hamstreet Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £14,046 ## What does Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone do? The role of the Friend's of St Mary's Church Orlestone is to raise money for the upkeep of St Mary's Church. As the church, dated as 11th to 13th century, is a distance away from the main village it is not considered a convenient venue for village worship. We the "Friends" fought to keep the church going by providing money for maintainance and limited worship. ## What causes is Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone 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-orlestone&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1050355) 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, Orlestone's charity number? Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone's charity number is 1050355. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1050355? Search 1050355 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, Orlestone do? The role of the Friend's of St Mary's Church Orlestone is to raise money for the upkeep of St Mary's Church. As the church, dated as 11th to 13th century, is a distance away from the main village it is not considered a convenient venue for village worship. We the "Friends" fought to keep the church going by providing money for maintainance and limited worship. Does Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone. 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, Orlestone? Friends of St. Mary's Church, Orlestone 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/1050355).