--- title: "The Friends of Poling Church and Community — check charity number 1198861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Poling Church and Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198861. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Poling Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-poling-church-and-community retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:36:28.266Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Poling Church and Community is a registered charity (number 1198861) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £41,425 (year ending 2025-03-21). 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 Poling Church and Community? Registered charity number 1198861 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Poling Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-21) £41,425 ## What does The Friends of Poling Church and Community do? The advancement of the Christian religion by maintaining and enhancing the Parish Church of St Nicholas Church Poling in the Diocese of Chichester, including its fabric, monuments, churchyard, curtilage, fences gates and its rights of way and as a resource in the development and assistance of the community, residents, and churchgoers of ## What causes is The Friends of Poling Church and Community registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Poling Church and Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Poling Church and Community 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-poling-church-and-community&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Poling Church and Community a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Poling Church and Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198861) 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 Poling Church and Community's charity number? The Friends of Poling Church and Community's charity number is 1198861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198861? Search 1198861 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 Poling Church and Community do? The advancement of the Christian religion by maintaining and enhancing the Parish Church of St Nicholas Church Poling in the Diocese of Chichester, including its fabric, monuments, churchyard, curtilage, fences gates and its rights of way and as a resource in the development and assistance of the community, residents, and churchgoers of Does The Friends of Poling Church and Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Poling Church and Community. 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 Poling Church and Community? The Friends of Poling Church and Community 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/1198861).