--- title: "The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle — check charity number 1065658 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1065658. Religious Activities charity based in Horncastle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-association-of-friends-of-st-mary-s-church-horncastle retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:14:29.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle is a registered charity (number 1065658) 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 £16,314 (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 The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle? Registered charity number 1065658 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Horncastle Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £16,314 ## What does The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle do? The purpose is to protect and preserve St Mary's Chuch, Horncastle,both as a place for Christian Worship and also for the benefit of the public by the raising of funds to help towards the costs incurred with the maintaining, repairing, improving, beautifying and reconstructing the fabric of the church, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, windows and ornaments. ## What causes is The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle 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=the-association-of-friends-of-st-mary-s-church-horncastle&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle a legitimate charity? Yes. The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1065658) 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 The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle's charity number? The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle's charity number is 1065658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1065658? Search 1065658 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 The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle do? The purpose is to protect and preserve St Mary's Chuch, Horncastle,both as a place for Christian Worship and also for the benefit of the public by the raising of funds to help towards the costs incurred with the maintaining, repairing, improving, beautifying and reconstructing the fabric of the church, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, windows and ornaments. Does The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle. 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 The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle? The Association of Friends of St. Mary's Church, Horncastle 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/1065658).