--- title: "Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund — check charity number 1166626 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166626. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-st-edmundsbury-and-ipswich-diocesan-centenary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:41.297Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund is a registered charity (number 1166626) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. 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 St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund? Registered charity number 1166626 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ipswich ## What does Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund do? Raising funds to support endowments funds for the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, currently the Centenary Fund. ## What causes is Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund 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-st-edmundsbury-and-ipswich-diocesan-centenary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166626) 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 St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund's charity number? Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund's charity number is 1166626. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166626? Search 1166626 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 St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund do? Raising funds to support endowments funds for the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, currently the Centenary Fund. Does Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund. 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 St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund? Friends of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Centenary Fund 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/1166626).