--- title: "Friends of St Mary's Winkfield — check charity number 1162342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Mary's Winkfield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162342. Religious Activities charity based in Holly Spring 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-mary-s-winkfield retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:55:54.559Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Mary's Winkfield is a registered charity (number 1162342) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £11,041 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Winkfield? Registered charity number 1162342 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Holly Spring Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,041 Website [www.fosmw.com](http://www.fosmw.com/) ## What does Friends of St Mary's Winkfield do? THE ACTIVITIES ARE:1. FUND-RAISING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, WINKFIELD, AND, IN PARTICULAR, ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORTING, ITS FABRIC, FITTINGS, ORGAN AND MUSICAL ACTIVITY, NORMALLY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PCC. PRIMARY FUND-RAISING IS THROUGH SUBSCRIPTIONS BY FRIENDS.2. WHERE APPROPRIATE, MANAGE PROJECTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF (1).3. MAINTAIN ACTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FRIENDS. ## What causes is Friends of St Mary's Winkfield registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Mary's Winkfield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Mary's Winkfield 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-winkfield&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fosmw.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Mary's Winkfield a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Mary's Winkfield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162342) 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 Winkfield's charity number? Friends of St Mary's Winkfield's charity number is 1162342. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162342? Search 1162342 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 Winkfield do? THE ACTIVITIES ARE:1. FUND-RAISING FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, WINKFIELD, AND, IN PARTICULAR, ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORTING, ITS FABRIC, FITTINGS, ORGAN AND MUSICAL ACTIVITY, NORMALLY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PCC. PRIMARY FUND-RAISING IS THROUGH SUBSCRIPTIONS BY FRIENDS.2. WHERE APPROPRIATE, MANAGE PROJECTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF (1).3. MAINTAIN ACTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FRIENDS. Does Friends of St Mary's Winkfield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Mary's Winkfield. 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 Winkfield? Friends of St Mary's Winkfield's website is http://www.fosmw.com — 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/1162342).