--- title: "The Friends of Elstow Abbey — check charity number 1044100 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Elstow Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1044100. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Church End. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-elstow-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:21:29.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Elstow Abbey is a registered charity (number 1044100) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £540 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Elstow Abbey? Registered charity number 1044100 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Church End Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £540 Website [www.elstow-abbey.org.uk/fea](http://www.elstow-abbey.org.uk/fea) ## What does The Friends of Elstow Abbey do? Contributes towards the upkeep, maintenance and conservation of the structure & fabrics of the Abbey Church of St.Mary and St.Helena, Elstow. To this end, commissions work or goods, or makes grants to the Parochial Church Council, at their request. Raises funds via membership subscriptions, fund-raising events, donations & bequests, "Small Society" lotteries, trading activities and seeking grants. ## What causes is The Friends of Elstow Abbey registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Elstow Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Elstow Abbey 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-elstow-abbey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elstow-abbey.org.uk/fea) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Elstow Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Elstow Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1044100) 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 Elstow Abbey's charity number? The Friends of Elstow Abbey's charity number is 1044100. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1044100? Search 1044100 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 Elstow Abbey do? Contributes towards the upkeep, maintenance and conservation of the structure & fabrics of the Abbey Church of St.Mary and St.Helena, Elstow. To this end, commissions work or goods, or makes grants to the Parochial Church Council, at their request. Raises funds via membership subscriptions, fund-raising events, donations & bequests, "Small Society" lotteries, trading activities and seeking grants. Does The Friends of Elstow Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Elstow Abbey. 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 Elstow Abbey? The Friends of Elstow Abbey's website is http://www.elstow-abbey.org.uk/fea — 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/1044100).