--- title: "The Friends of Hambleden Church — check charity number 1046444 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Hambleden Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1046444. Religious Activities charity based in Weirs Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-hambleden-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:23:33.894Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Hambleden Church is a registered charity (number 1046444) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,477 (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 Friends of Hambleden Church? Registered charity number 1046444 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Weirs Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,477 ## What does The Friends of Hambleden Church do? Makes grants to two specific churches - Hambledon and Frieth. Does not make grants to schools or other charities. ## What causes is The Friends of Hambleden Church registered for? Religious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Hambleden Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Hambleden Church 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-hambleden-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Hambleden Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Hambleden Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1046444) 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 Hambleden Church's charity number? The Friends of Hambleden Church's charity number is 1046444. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1046444? Search 1046444 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 Hambleden Church do? Makes grants to two specific churches - Hambledon and Frieth. Does not make grants to schools or other charities. Does The Friends of Hambleden Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Hambleden Church. 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 Hambleden Church? The Friends of Hambleden Church 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/1046444).