--- title: "The Friends of St James Shaftesbury — check charity number 1120365 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St James Shaftesbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120365. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Orchard. 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-shaftesbury retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:38.155Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St James Shaftesbury is a registered charity (number 1120365) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £4,549 (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 Shaftesbury? Registered charity number 1120365 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East Orchard Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,549 ## What does The Friends of St James Shaftesbury do? To help with the maintenance and repair of St James' Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Together with fabrics and furnishings. To manage the field, St James' Field, for the benefit of the Church and community in general. ## What causes is The Friends of St James Shaftesbury registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St James Shaftesbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St James Shaftesbury 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-shaftesbury&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St James Shaftesbury a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St James Shaftesbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120365) 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 Shaftesbury's charity number? The Friends of St James Shaftesbury's charity number is 1120365. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1120365? Search 1120365 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 Shaftesbury do? To help with the maintenance and repair of St James' Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset. Together with fabrics and furnishings. To manage the field, St James' Field, for the benefit of the Church and community in general. Does The Friends of St James Shaftesbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St James Shaftesbury. 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 Shaftesbury? The Friends of St James Shaftesbury 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/1120365).