--- title: "Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral — check charity number 272899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 272899. Religious Activities charity based in Clergy House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:17:58.057Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral is a registered charity (number 272899) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £202,192 (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 Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral? Registered charity number 272899 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Clergy House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £202,192 Website [westminstercathedral.org.uk/the-cathedral-community/the-society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral](https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/the-cathedral-community/the-society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral/) ## What does Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral do? The principal object of the Society is to support the activities of Westminster Cathedral. Funds are raised to further this object from membership subscriptions, donations and by means of events approved and monitored by the trustees ## What causes is Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral 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=society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/the-cathedral-community/the-society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 272899) 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 Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral's charity number? Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral's charity number is 272899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 272899? Search 272899 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 Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral do? The principal object of the Society is to support the activities of Westminster Cathedral. Funds are raised to further this object from membership subscriptions, donations and by means of events approved and monitored by the trustees Does Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral. 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 Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral? Society of Friends of Westminster Cathedral's website is https://westminstercathedral.org.uk/the-cathedral-community/the-society-of-friends-of-westminster-cathedral/ — 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/272899).