--- title: "Friends of York Minster — check charity number 1195675 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of York Minster a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195675. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Former Minster School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-york-minster-2 retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:20:15.358Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of York Minster is a registered charity (number 1195675) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £145,788 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 York Minster? Registered charity number 1195675 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Former Minster School Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £145,788 ## What does Friends of York Minster do? To advance religion by assisting in the support of York Minster by contributing both financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, maintenance, beautification and ministry. In particular:1. widen public awareness of York Minster2. sustain & develop a network of people who love & support the Minster3. maintain and develop the music4. aid the upkeep of the Archive & Library ## What causes is Friends of York Minster registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of York Minster yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of York Minster 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-york-minster-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of York Minster a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of York Minster is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195675) 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 York Minster's charity number? Friends of York Minster's charity number is 1195675. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195675? Search 1195675 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 York Minster do? To advance religion by assisting in the support of York Minster by contributing both financially and in other appropriate ways to its preservation, maintenance, beautification and ministry. In particular:1. widen public awareness of York Minster2. sustain & develop a network of people who love & support the Minster3. maintain and develop the music4. aid the upkeep of the Archive & Library Does Friends of York Minster have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of York Minster. 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 York Minster? Friends of York Minster 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/1195675).