--- title: "Friends of the Towans — check charity number 1196124 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Towans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196124. Education/training charity based in Phillack. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-towans retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:30:26.627Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Towans is a registered charity (number 1196124) 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 £23,349 (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 Towans? Registered charity number 1196124 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Phillack Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £23,349 Website [friendsofthetowans.org.uk](https://friendsofthetowans.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Towans do? To promote for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Towans and adjacent land between Hayle and Godrevy through direct action or in cooperation with other individuals, groups, landowners or organisations. ## What causes is Friends of the Towans registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Towans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Towans 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-towans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://friendsofthetowans.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Towans a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Towans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196124) 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 Towans's charity number? Friends of the Towans's charity number is 1196124. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196124? Search 1196124 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 Towans do? To promote for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Towans and adjacent land between Hayle and Godrevy through direct action or in cooperation with other individuals, groups, landowners or organisations. Does Friends of the Towans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Towans. 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 Towans? Friends of the Towans's website is https://friendsofthetowans.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/1196124).