--- title: "The Friends of Shakespeare's Church — check charity number 1097403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Shakespeare's Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097403. Religious Activities charity based in The Friends of Shakespeare's Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-shakespeare-s-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:44.902Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Shakespeare's Church is a registered charity (number 1097403) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £17,450 (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 Shakespeare's Church? Registered charity number 1097403 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location The Friends of Shakespeare's Church Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £17,450 Website [www.shakespeareschurch.co.uk](http://www.shakespeareschurch.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Shakespeare's Church do? To maintain, repair, restore, preserve and enhance Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon ## What causes is The Friends of Shakespeare's Church registered for? Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Shakespeare's Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Shakespeare's 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-shakespeare-s-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shakespeareschurch.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Shakespeare's Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Shakespeare's Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097403) 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 Shakespeare's Church's charity number? The Friends of Shakespeare's Church's charity number is 1097403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1097403? Search 1097403 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 Shakespeare's Church do? To maintain, repair, restore, preserve and enhance Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon Does The Friends of Shakespeare's Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Shakespeare's 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 Shakespeare's Church? The Friends of Shakespeare's Church's website is http://www.shakespeareschurch.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/1097403).