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title: "Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford — check charity number 1179731 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179731. Recreation charity based in Victoria Park Community Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-victoria-park-stretford
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:32:12.026Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford is a registered charity (number 1179731) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £287,649 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Victoria Park, Stretford?

Registered charity number

1179731

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Victoria Park Community Building

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£287,649

Website

[www.fovps.org.uk](http://www.fovps.org.uk/)

## What does Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford do?

Run the Community Building / Community Cafe / Community Events.Work with Trafford Council to improve the park facilities.Work with Schools to provide education opportunities.Run gardening and walking for health sessions.Run sport and exercise provision in the park.Environmental / Biodiversity / Art projects in the park.Work with other local community groups to improve Stretford.

## What causes is Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford registered for?

Recreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.fovps.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179731) 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 Victoria Park, Stretford's charity number?

Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford's charity number is 1179731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179731?

Search 1179731 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 Victoria Park, Stretford do?

Run the Community Building / Community Cafe / Community Events.Work with Trafford Council to improve the park facilities.Work with Schools to provide education opportunities.Run gardening and walking for health sessions.Run sport and exercise provision in the park.Environmental / Biodiversity / Art projects in the park.Work with other local community groups to improve Stretford.

Does Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford. 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 Victoria Park, Stretford?

Friends of Victoria Park, Stretford's website is http://www.fovps.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/1179731).