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Registered charity · No. 1159300CIONunthorpe

Friends of York Walls

Friends of York Walls is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Nunthorpe.

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Friends of York Walls is a registered charity (number 1159300) 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 £7,817 (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 York Walls?

Registered charity number
1159300
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Nunthorpe
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£7,817

What does Friends of York Walls do?

In the last year we have secured a 30 year lease for Fishergate Postern Tower from the City of York Council. We are now in the process of applying for funding and obtaining statutory consents to carry out repairs to the tower and create more permanent displays for visitor. We continue to open the tower and other areas of York's city walls to the public to promote their use and conservation.

What causes is Friends of York Walls registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of York Walls yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of York Walls 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of York Walls a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of York Walls is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159300) 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 Walls's charity number?
Friends of York Walls's charity number is 1159300. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159300?
Search 1159300 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 Walls do?
In the last year we have secured a 30 year lease for Fishergate Postern Tower from the City of York Council. We are now in the process of applying for funding and obtaining statutory consents to carry out repairs to the tower and create more permanent displays for visitor. We continue to open the tower and other areas of York's city walls to the public to promote their use and conservation.
Does Friends of York Walls have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of York Walls. 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 Walls?
Friends of York Walls's website is http://www.yorkwalls.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.