--- title: "The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery — check charity number 1176990 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176990. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Darlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-durham-woodland-cemetery retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:24:22.740Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery is a registered charity (number 1176990) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £240 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery? Registered charity number 1176990 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Darlington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £240 ## What does The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of Durham Woodland Cemetery and to assist users and their families. ## What causes is The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery 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-friends-of-durham-woodland-cemetery&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176990) 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 Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery's charity number? The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery's charity number is 1176990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176990? Search 1176990 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 Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of Durham Woodland Cemetery and to assist users and their families. Does The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery. 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 Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery? The Friends of Durham Woodland Cemetery 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/1176990).