--- title: "The Friends of Southwark Park — check charity number 1183999 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Southwark Park a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183999. General Charitable Purposes charity based in John Kennedy House. 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-park retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:35.744Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Southwark Park is a registered charity (number 1183999) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Park? Registered charity number 1183999 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location John Kennedy House Website [www.southwarkpark.org](http://www.southwarkpark.org/) ## What does The Friends of Southwark Park do? The Friends of Southwark Park assist the London borough of Southwark to provide recreation facilitiesincluding parks and other open spaces. We also provide other services for the public includingconsultation and events. ## What causes is The Friends of Southwark Park registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Southwark Park yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Southwark Park 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-park&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southwarkpark.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Southwark Park a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Southwark Park is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183999) 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 Park's charity number? The Friends of Southwark Park's charity number is 1183999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183999? Search 1183999 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 Park do? The Friends of Southwark Park assist the London borough of Southwark to provide recreation facilitiesincluding parks and other open spaces. We also provide other services for the public includingconsultation and events. Does The Friends of Southwark Park have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Southwark Park. 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 Park? The Friends of Southwark Park's website is http://www.southwarkpark.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/1183999).