--- title: "The Friends of St James, Biddenham — check charity number 1111855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St James, Biddenham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1111855. Religious Activities charity based in Biddenham. 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-james-biddenham retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:46:56.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St James, Biddenham is a registered charity (number 1111855) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £8,476 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St James, Biddenham? Registered charity number 1111855 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Biddenham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £8,476 ## What does The Friends of St James, Biddenham do? The Friends of St James, Biddenham, is an independent charity which allows anyone who values St James's Church as a focal point in village life to contribute to the "preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation" of the fabric of the church and church barn and also of the land, plants and structures within the curtilage of the church and graveyard. ## What causes is The Friends of St James, Biddenham registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St James, Biddenham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St James, Biddenham 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-james-biddenham&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St James, Biddenham a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St James, Biddenham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1111855) 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 James, Biddenham's charity number? The Friends of St James, Biddenham's charity number is 1111855. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1111855? Search 1111855 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 James, Biddenham do? The Friends of St James, Biddenham, is an independent charity which allows anyone who values St James's Church as a focal point in village life to contribute to the "preservation, repair, maintenance, restoration, improvement and ornamentation" of the fabric of the church and church barn and also of the land, plants and structures within the curtilage of the church and graveyard. Does The Friends of St James, Biddenham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St James, Biddenham. 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 James, Biddenham? The Friends of St James, Biddenham 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/1111855).