--- title: "Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas — check charity number 1148416 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148416. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Salter 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-marys-church-cerne-abbas retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:19:43.462Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas is a registered charity (number 1148416) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £60,455 (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 Marys Church, Cerne Abbas? Registered charity number 1148416 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Salter Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £60,455 Website [www.cernechurchfriends.org.uk](http://www.cernechurchfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas do? To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts. ## What causes is Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas 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-marys-church-cerne-abbas&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cernechurchfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148416) 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 Marys Church, Cerne Abbas's charity number? Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas's charity number is 1148416. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148416? Search 1148416 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 Marys Church, Cerne Abbas do? To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts. Does Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas. 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 Marys Church, Cerne Abbas? Friends of St Marys Church, Cerne Abbas's website is http://www.cernechurchfriends.org.uk — 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/1148416).