--- title: "Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham — check charity number 1102463 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102463. Religious Activities charity based in St. Mary St. Matthews Church Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-minster-st-mary-s-church-cheltenham retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:39.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham is a registered charity (number 1102463) 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 £7,303 (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 Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham? Registered charity number 1102463 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Mary St. Matthews Church Office Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,303 Website [www.cheltminsterfriends.org.uk](http://www.cheltminsterfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham do? We continue to promote Cheltenham Minster St Mary's in the town and to help provide financial support for projects which the Parochial Church Council cannot afford. We also liaise with external organisations who carry out work on the Minster from time to time and make donations to bodies who improve the Minster, for example the Tower Bells. ## What causes is Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham 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-minster-st-mary-s-church-cheltenham&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cheltminsterfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102463) 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 Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham's charity number? Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham's charity number is 1102463. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102463? Search 1102463 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 Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham do? We continue to promote Cheltenham Minster St Mary's in the town and to help provide financial support for projects which the Parochial Church Council cannot afford. We also liaise with external organisations who carry out work on the Minster from time to time and make donations to bodies who improve the Minster, for example the Tower Bells. Does Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham. 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 Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham? Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham's website is http://www.cheltminsterfriends.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/1102463).