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Registered charity · No. 1159545CIOMontague Chambers

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a registered charity in England & Wales working in religious activities, based in Montague Chambers.

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The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a registered charity (number 1159545) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £53,576 (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 Southwark Cathedral?

Registered charity number
1159545
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Montague Chambers
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£53,576

What does The Friends of Southwark Cathedral do?

The charity undertakes a programme of activities to raise money for Southwark Cathedral, and in particular the maintenance repair and beautification of the Cathedral and its fabric and furnishings, and to provide opportunities for Friends of the Cathedral to meet each other and to explore the Cathedral and other places together.

What causes is The Friends of Southwark Cathedral registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Southwark Cathedral yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Southwark Cathedral 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of Southwark Cathedral a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159545) 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 Southwark Cathedral's charity number?
The Friends of Southwark Cathedral's charity number is 1159545. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159545?
Search 1159545 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 Southwark Cathedral do?
The charity undertakes a programme of activities to raise money for Southwark Cathedral, and in particular the maintenance repair and beautification of the Cathedral and its fabric and furnishings, and to provide opportunities for Friends of the Cathedral to meet each other and to explore the Cathedral and other places together.
Does The Friends of Southwark Cathedral have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Southwark Cathedral. 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 Southwark Cathedral?
The Friends of Southwark Cathedral's website is http://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/community/friends — 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.