--- title: "Friends of St Pauls — check charity number 261905 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Pauls a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261905. Religious Activities charity based in St Pauls Churchyard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-pauls retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:12:26.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Pauls is a registered charity (number 261905) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £87,387 (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 Pauls? Registered charity number 261905 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St Pauls Churchyard Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £87,387 Website [www.stpauls.co.uk/friends](http://www.stpauls.co.uk/friends) ## What does Friends of St Pauls do? Council aims to achieve the Friends' objects of fellowship and fundraising to support St Paul's often in both time and money, by promoting membership of the Friends, producing the twice-yearly Dome magazine, organising self-financing social activities for members, and making financial grants to the Corporation of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London out of net funds raised including legacies. ## What causes is Friends of St Pauls registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Pauls yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Pauls 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-pauls&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stpauls.co.uk/friends) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Pauls a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Pauls is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261905) 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 Pauls's charity number? Friends of St Pauls's charity number is 261905. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261905? Search 261905 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 Pauls do? Council aims to achieve the Friends' objects of fellowship and fundraising to support St Paul's often in both time and money, by promoting membership of the Friends, producing the twice-yearly Dome magazine, organising self-financing social activities for members, and making financial grants to the Corporation of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London out of net funds raised including legacies. Does Friends of St Pauls have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Pauls. 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 Pauls? Friends of St Pauls's website is http://www.stpauls.co.uk/friends — 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/261905).