--- title: "Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service — check charity number 1101381 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1101381. Education/training charity based in Keighley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent-archive-service retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:37.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service is a registered charity (number 1101381) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,949 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service? Registered charity number 1101381 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Keighley Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £3,949 Website [www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk](http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service do? To advance the education of the public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service through a programme of visits, fund-raising, assistance with the purchase of collections and equipment by the service, and improving the accessibility of collections. ## What causes is Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service 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-staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent-archive-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1101381) 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service's charity number? Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service's charity number is 1101381. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1101381? Search 1101381 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service do? To advance the education of the public by the promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service through a programme of visits, fund-raising, assistance with the purchase of collections and equipment by the service, and improving the accessibility of collections. Does Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service. 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 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service? Friends of the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service's website is http://www.archives.staffordshire.gov.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/1101381).