--- title: "Friends of Whitby Abbey — check charity number 701566 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Whitby Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 701566. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Whitby. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-whitby-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:30:26.703Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Whitby Abbey is a registered charity (number 701566) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,077 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Whitby Abbey? Registered charity number 701566 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Whitby Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £1,077 Website [www.whitbyabbeyfriends.org.uk](http://www.whitbyabbeyfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Whitby Abbey do? TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN WHITBY ABBEY IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARD TO ITS HISTORY AND ITS PRESENT USE AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION ## What causes is Friends of Whitby Abbey registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Whitby Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Whitby Abbey 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-whitby-abbey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.whitbyabbeyfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Whitby Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Whitby Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 701566) 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 Whitby Abbey's charity number? Friends of Whitby Abbey's charity number is 701566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 701566? Search 701566 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 Whitby Abbey do? TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN WHITBY ABBEY IN PARTICULAR WITH REGARD TO ITS HISTORY AND ITS PRESENT USE AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION Does Friends of Whitby Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Whitby Abbey. 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 Whitby Abbey? Friends of Whitby Abbey's website is http://www.whitbyabbeyfriends.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/701566).