--- title: "The Friends of Southwark Cathedral — check charity number 279515 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Southwark Cathedral a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279515. Religious Activities charity based in Montague Chambers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-southwark-cathedral retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:36.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a registered charity (number 279515) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. 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 279515 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Montague Chambers Website [www.southwark.anglican.org](http://www.southwark.anglican.org/) ## What does The Friends of Southwark Cathedral do? The Friends of Southwark Cathedral supports the Cathedral Chapter it in mission. A varied programme of events provides the Friends with opportunities to meet together and fund-raising activities are organised throughout the year. ## 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](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-southwark-cathedral&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southwark.anglican.org/) ## 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 279515) 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 279515. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279515? Search 279515 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 Friends of Southwark Cathedral supports the Cathedral Chapter it in mission. A varied programme of events provides the Friends with opportunities to meet together and fund-raising activities are organised throughout the year. 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://www.southwark.anglican.org — 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/279515).