--- title: "Friends of Wiston Church — check charity number 1158565 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Wiston Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158565. Education/training charity based in Water Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-wiston-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:21:52.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Wiston Church is a registered charity (number 1158565) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £3,957 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 Wiston Church? Registered charity number 1158565 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Water Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £3,957 ## What does Friends of Wiston Church do? The Friends of Wiston Church is a registered charity formed to raise funds from the public for preservation of the church and churchyard of St Mary the Virgin in Wiston, Suffolk. Funds are raised through events such as concerts, tennis tournaments and quiz nights. Current projects include roof repairs and restoring the porch. ## What causes is Friends of Wiston Church registered for? Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Wiston Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Wiston Church 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-wiston-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Wiston Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Wiston Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158565) 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 Wiston Church's charity number? Friends of Wiston Church's charity number is 1158565. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158565? Search 1158565 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 Wiston Church do? The Friends of Wiston Church is a registered charity formed to raise funds from the public for preservation of the church and churchyard of St Mary the Virgin in Wiston, Suffolk. Funds are raised through events such as concerts, tennis tournaments and quiz nights. Current projects include roof repairs and restoring the porch. Does Friends of Wiston Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Wiston Church. 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 Wiston Church? Friends of Wiston Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1158565).