--- title: "The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood — check charity number 1048028 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048028. Education/training charity based in Coniston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-ruskin-s-brantwood retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:39.862Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood is a registered charity (number 1048028) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £3,849 (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 Ruskin's Brantwood? Registered charity number 1048028 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Coniston Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,849 Website [www.brantwood.org.uk/friends-of-brantwood](http://www.brantwood.org.uk/friends-of-brantwood/) ## What does The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood do? The object of the Friends is to support the work of the Brantwood Trust, by making donations in support of Brantwood's educational work and the buildings preservation. Through a programme of events and study days it seeks to promote public understanding of John Ruskin and his contribution to arts and social philosophy. ## What causes is The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood 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-ruskin-s-brantwood&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brantwood.org.uk/friends-of-brantwood/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048028) 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 Ruskin's Brantwood's charity number? The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood's charity number is 1048028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1048028? Search 1048028 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 Ruskin's Brantwood do? The object of the Friends is to support the work of the Brantwood Trust, by making donations in support of Brantwood's educational work and the buildings preservation. Through a programme of events and study days it seeks to promote public understanding of John Ruskin and his contribution to arts and social philosophy. Does The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood. 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 Ruskin's Brantwood? The Friends of Ruskin's Brantwood's website is http://www.brantwood.org.uk/friends-of-brantwood/ — 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/1048028).