--- title: "The Friends of Roman Aldborough — check charity number 1176771 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Roman Aldborough a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176771. Education/training charity based in Aldborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-roman-aldborough retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:48:11.193Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Roman Aldborough is a registered charity (number 1176771) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,619 (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 Roman Aldborough? Registered charity number 1176771 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Aldborough Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,619 Website [www.romanaldborough.co.uk](http://www.romanaldborough.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Roman Aldborough do? Friends of Roman Aldborough (FORA) provide a series of lectures open to members and the public on Roman history and related topics and site visits linked to the talks. Members offer weekly guided tours of Roman Aldborough Town site, talks to local group meetings, work with Cambridge University on their digs in Aldborough and assist English Heritage who manage the Aldborough site. ## What causes is The Friends of Roman Aldborough registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Roman Aldborough yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Roman Aldborough 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-roman-aldborough&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.romanaldborough.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Roman Aldborough a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Roman Aldborough is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176771) 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 Roman Aldborough's charity number? The Friends of Roman Aldborough's charity number is 1176771. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176771? Search 1176771 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 Roman Aldborough do? Friends of Roman Aldborough (FORA) provide a series of lectures open to members and the public on Roman history and related topics and site visits linked to the talks. Members offer weekly guided tours of Roman Aldborough Town site, talks to local group meetings, work with Cambridge University on their digs in Aldborough and assist English Heritage who manage the Aldborough site. Does The Friends of Roman Aldborough have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Roman Aldborough. 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 Roman Aldborough? The Friends of Roman Aldborough's website is http://www.romanaldborough.co.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](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/1176771).