--- title: "The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow — check charity number 282524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282524. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Mill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-st-aldhelm-s-church-bishopstrow retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:50:10.349Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow is a registered charity (number 282524) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £6,819 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow? Registered charity number 282524 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Mill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,819 ## What does The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow do? To further the preservation and adornment of St. Aldhelm's Church, its general maintenance, activities, services, ornaments and furnishings and to promote public interest in the church, its history and its work and to join together all those who love the church. ## What causes is The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow 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-st-aldhelm-s-church-bishopstrow&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282524) 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 St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow's charity number? The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow's charity number is 282524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282524? Search 282524 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 St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow do? To further the preservation and adornment of St. Aldhelm's Church, its general maintenance, activities, services, ornaments and furnishings and to promote public interest in the church, its history and its work and to join together all those who love the church. Does The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow. 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 St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow? The Friends of St Aldhelm's Church, Bishopstrow does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/282524).