--- title: "The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield — check charity number 285830 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285830. Religious Activities charity based in Dale Road. 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-ifield retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:35.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield is a registered charity (number 285830) 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 £652 (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, Ifield? Registered charity number 285830 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dale Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £652 ## What does The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield do? Friends of St Margaret's hold two or three small fundraising activities each year - mainly for the congregation and their friends and families. The profits are banked until such time as a need for funds arises in order for the church to improve or maintain facilities. The PCC applies to the Friends who consider giving a grant in these circumstances. ## What causes is The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield 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-ifield&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285830) 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, Ifield's charity number? The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield's charity number is 285830. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285830? Search 285830 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, Ifield do? Friends of St Margaret's hold two or three small fundraising activities each year - mainly for the congregation and their friends and families. The profits are banked until such time as a need for funds arises in order for the church to improve or maintain facilities. The PCC applies to the Friends who consider giving a grant in these circumstances. Does The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield. 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, Ifield? The Friends of St Margaret's, Ifield 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/285830).