--- title: "Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey — check charity number 245874 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 245874. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wickerstreet Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-bells-of-st-mary-s-church-kersey retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:22:58.134Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey is a registered charity (number 245874) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £215 (year ending 2025-03-26). 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 the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey? Registered charity number 245874 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wickerstreet Green Latest income (year ending 2025-03-26) £215 ## What does Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey do? To maintain the Bells of St Marys ## What causes is Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey 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-the-bells-of-st-mary-s-church-kersey&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 245874) 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 the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey's charity number? Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey's charity number is 245874. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245874? Search 245874 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 the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey do? To maintain the Bells of St Marys Does Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey. 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 the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey? Friends of the Bells of St Mary's Church, Kersey 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/245874).