--- title: "The Friends of St James Church Egerton — check charity number 286508 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St James Church Egerton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286508. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Egerton. 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-church-egerton retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:50:10.261Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St James Church Egerton is a registered charity (number 286508) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £3,735 (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 Church Egerton? Registered charity number 286508 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Egerton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £3,735 ## What does The Friends of St James Church Egerton do? To maintain the upkeep of the furnishings of St James Church, Egerton ## What causes is The Friends of St James Church Egerton registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St James Church Egerton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St James Church Egerton 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-church-egerton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St James Church Egerton a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St James Church Egerton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286508) 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 Church Egerton's charity number? The Friends of St James Church Egerton's charity number is 286508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286508? Search 286508 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 Church Egerton do? To maintain the upkeep of the furnishings of St James Church, Egerton Does The Friends of St James Church Egerton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St James Church Egerton. 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 Church Egerton? The Friends of St James Church Egerton 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/286508).