--- title: "The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow — check charity number 281844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281844. Religious Activities charity based in West Wellow. 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-margaret-s-church-wellow retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:50:17.516Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow is a registered charity (number 281844) 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 £768 (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 Margaret's Church, Wellow? Registered charity number 281844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Wellow Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £768 ## What does The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow do? The Charity was established by a Governing Instrument and Rules on 13 January 1981. The object is the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Margaret's Wellow, together with the whole of its curtilage, present and future, including the churchyard, church rooms and car parking, with its connections as the burial place of Florence Nightingale. ## What causes is The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow 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-margaret-s-church-wellow&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281844) 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 Margaret's Church, Wellow's charity number? The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow's charity number is 281844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281844? Search 281844 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 Margaret's Church, Wellow do? The Charity was established by a Governing Instrument and Rules on 13 January 1981. The object is the upkeep, maintenance and repair of the Parish Church of St Margaret's Wellow, together with the whole of its curtilage, present and future, including the churchyard, church rooms and car parking, with its connections as the burial place of Florence Nightingale. Does The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow. 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 Margaret's Church, Wellow? The Friends of St Margaret's Church, Wellow 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/281844).