--- title: "Friends of the Marian Franciscans — check charity number 1193158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Marian Franciscans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193158. Religious Activities charity based in Tattingstone Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-marian-franciscans retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:24.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Marian Franciscans is a registered charity (number 1193158) 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 £127,505 (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 the Marian Franciscans? Registered charity number 1193158 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tattingstone Close Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £127,505 Website [www.themarianfranciscans.org](http://www.themarianfranciscans.org/) ## What does Friends of the Marian Franciscans do? To support the daily sustenance, accommodation, formation, growth and development of the Marian Franciscans, a rapidly growing Roman Catholic religious family of friars based in Portsmouth and Dundee, UK, who lead a life of prayer and penance and provide spiritual and corporal works of mercy locally and online following the teachings and spirituality of St Francis of Assisi and St Maximilian Kolbe ## What causes is Friends of the Marian Franciscans registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Marian Franciscans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Marian Franciscans 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-marian-franciscans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.themarianfranciscans.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Marian Franciscans a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Marian Franciscans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193158) 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 Marian Franciscans's charity number? Friends of the Marian Franciscans's charity number is 1193158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193158? Search 1193158 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 Marian Franciscans do? To support the daily sustenance, accommodation, formation, growth and development of the Marian Franciscans, a rapidly growing Roman Catholic religious family of friars based in Portsmouth and Dundee, UK, who lead a life of prayer and penance and provide spiritual and corporal works of mercy locally and online following the teachings and spirituality of St Francis of Assisi and St Maximilian Kolbe Does Friends of the Marian Franciscans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Marian Franciscans. 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 Marian Franciscans? Friends of the Marian Franciscans's website is http://www.themarianfranciscans.org — 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/1193158).