--- title: "The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth — check charity number 1217659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217659. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Paddlesworth Road, Snodland. 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-benedict-s-paddlesworth retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:48:11.190Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth is a registered charity (number 1217659) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment. 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 Benedict's, Paddlesworth? Registered charity number 1217659 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Paddlesworth Road, Snodland Website [www.stbenspaddlesworth.org](http://www.stbenspaddlesworth.org/) ## What does The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth do? Advance the education of the public in the history, architecture, heritage and cultural significance of St Benedicts Church, through events, publications, and other educational activities. ## What causes is The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth 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-benedict-s-paddlesworth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stbenspaddlesworth.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217659) 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 Benedict's, Paddlesworth's charity number? The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth's charity number is 1217659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217659? Search 1217659 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 Benedict's, Paddlesworth do? Advance the education of the public in the history, architecture, heritage and cultural significance of St Benedicts Church, through events, publications, and other educational activities. Does The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth. 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 Benedict's, Paddlesworth? The Friends of St Benedict's, Paddlesworth's website is http://www.stbenspaddlesworth.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/1217659).