The Friends of Raymond
The Friends of Raymond is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Braunston.
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What are the key facts about The Friends of Raymond?
- Registered charity number
- 1059614
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Braunston
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £7,994
- Website
- www.friendsofraymond.org.uk
What does The Friends of Raymond do?
The Friends of Raymond was founded in 1996 to rebuild and preserve nb Raymond - the last wooden narrowboat built in the UK. She was built in 1958 at Barlows yard, Braunston and is of great historical importance and is registered in the National Historic Ships register. The charity displays and maintains the boat alongside its motor boat - Nutfield - which is also owned by the charity.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Friends of Raymond a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Friends of Raymond is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1059614) 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 Raymond's charity number?
- The Friends of Raymond's charity number is 1059614. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1059614?
- Search 1059614 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 Raymond do?
- The Friends of Raymond was founded in 1996 to rebuild and preserve nb Raymond - the last wooden narrowboat built in the UK. She was built in 1958 at Barlows yard, Braunston and is of great historical importance and is registered in the National Historic Ships register. The charity displays and maintains the boat alongside its motor boat - Nutfield - which is also owned by the charity.
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Raymond. 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 Raymond?
- The Friends of Raymond's website is http://www.friendsofraymond.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.