--- title: "The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley — check charity number 288678 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288678. Religious Activities charity based in Bishop's Stortford. 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-the-great-thorley retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:43.710Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley is a registered charity (number 288678) 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 £13,094 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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' the Great, Thorley? Registered charity number 288678 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bishop's Stortford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £13,094 Website [www.friends-stjames.org](http://www.friends-stjames.org/) ## What does The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley do? The Friends of St James the Great, Thorley, assist the Rector and Parochial Church Council in maintaining and beautifying the Church and Churchyard. We seek to raise funds in support of our work by organising events and through membership subscriptions. ## What causes is The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley 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-the-great-thorley&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friends-stjames.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288678) 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' the Great, Thorley's charity number? The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley's charity number is 288678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288678? Search 288678 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' the Great, Thorley do? The Friends of St James the Great, Thorley, assist the Rector and Parochial Church Council in maintaining and beautifying the Church and Churchyard. We seek to raise funds in support of our work by organising events and through membership subscriptions. Does The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley. 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' the Great, Thorley? The Friends of St James' the Great, Thorley's website is http://www.friends-stjames.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/288678).