--- title: "New Friends of St Osmunds — check charity number 1172380 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Friends of St Osmunds a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172380. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in Church Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-friends-of-st-osmunds retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:44:00.553Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Friends of St Osmunds is a registered charity (number 1172380) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £2,320 (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 New Friends of St Osmunds? Registered charity number 1172380 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,320 ## What does New Friends of St Osmunds do? The advancement of the Christian religion for the benefit of the public by supporting the reordering, improvement, enhancement, restoration, maintenance and repair of St. Osmunds church, in the Diocese of Salisbury. To advance the education of the public in the heritage of St. Osmunds Church and Osmington Parish, by providing information on its history and architecture. ## What causes is New Friends of St Osmunds registered for? Economic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Friends of St Osmunds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Friends of St Osmunds 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=new-friends-of-st-osmunds&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Friends of St Osmunds a legitimate charity? Yes. New Friends of St Osmunds is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172380) 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 New Friends of St Osmunds's charity number? New Friends of St Osmunds's charity number is 1172380. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172380? Search 1172380 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 New Friends of St Osmunds do? The advancement of the Christian religion for the benefit of the public by supporting the reordering, improvement, enhancement, restoration, maintenance and repair of St. Osmunds church, in the Diocese of Salisbury. To advance the education of the public in the heritage of St. Osmunds Church and Osmington Parish, by providing information on its history and architecture. Does New Friends of St Osmunds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Friends of St Osmunds. 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 New Friends of St Osmunds? New Friends of St Osmunds 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/1172380).