--- title: "Friends of St Nicholas — check charity number 278948 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Nicholas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278948. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Stangrave Hall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-nicholas retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:11:00.862Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Nicholas is a registered charity (number 278948) 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 £16,202 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Nicholas? Registered charity number 278948 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stangrave Hall Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £16,202 ## What does Friends of St Nicholas do? "The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone. ## What causes is Friends of St Nicholas registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Nicholas yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Nicholas 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-nicholas&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Nicholas a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Nicholas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278948) 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 Nicholas's charity number? Friends of St Nicholas's charity number is 278948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 278948? Search 278948 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 Nicholas do? "The Friends of St Nicholas" was formed to collect funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St Nicholas, Godstone. Does Friends of St Nicholas have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Nicholas. 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 Nicholas? Friends of St Nicholas 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/278948).