--- title: "Friends of the Thames — check charity number 1212696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Thames a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212696. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Binfield Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-thames retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:22:28.593Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Thames is a registered charity (number 1212696) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Thames? Registered charity number 1212696 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Binfield Heath Website [www.friendsofthethames.org](https://www.friendsofthethames.org/) ## What does Friends of the Thames do? Friends of the Thames protects and restores the River Thames through community action, advocacy and environmental campaigning. We work with residents, schools, river users, scientists and policymakers to improve water quality, support biodiversity, inspire river stewardship and empower communities to protect rivers from source to sea. ## What causes is Friends of the Thames registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Thames yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Thames 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-thames&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.friendsofthethames.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Thames a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Thames is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212696) 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 Thames's charity number? Friends of the Thames's charity number is 1212696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212696? Search 1212696 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 Thames do? Friends of the Thames protects and restores the River Thames through community action, advocacy and environmental campaigning. We work with residents, schools, river users, scientists and policymakers to improve water quality, support biodiversity, inspire river stewardship and empower communities to protect rivers from source to sea. Does Friends of the Thames have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Thames. 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 Thames? Friends of the Thames's website is https://www.friendsofthethames.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/1212696).