--- title: "The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals — check charity number 309418 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309418. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Portnells Lane. 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-martin-s-church-zeals retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:50:19.543Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals is a registered charity (number 309418) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,606 (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 Martin's Church, Zeals? Registered charity number 309418 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Portnells Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,606 ## What does The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals do? Financial support to: The restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification for the public Benefit and use, the historic Church of St Martin's Zeals.The Christian Mission in the Zeals Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy by providing Bibles for Zeals Children or other similar financial support.Any other charitable purposes, as stated in the Objects. ## What causes is The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals 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-martin-s-church-zeals&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309418) 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 Martin's Church, Zeals's charity number? The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals's charity number is 309418. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309418? Search 309418 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 Martin's Church, Zeals do? Financial support to: The restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification for the public Benefit and use, the historic Church of St Martin's Zeals.The Christian Mission in the Zeals Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy by providing Bibles for Zeals Children or other similar financial support.Any other charitable purposes, as stated in the Objects. Does The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals. 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 Martin's Church, Zeals? The Friends of St Martin's Church, Zeals 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/309418).