--- title: "The Friends of St Martins — check charity number 281718 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Martins a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281718. Education/training charity based in Northwood. 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-martins retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:46:56.671Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Martins is a registered charity (number 281718) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £18,739 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Martins? Registered charity number 281718 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Northwood Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £18,739 ## What does The Friends of St Martins do? Monies are raised for the Association through fund raising events, many of which were occasions when parents, pupils and staff could come together socially. For example a Summer Fayre, a Christmas Fayre, a firework display, a general knowledge quiz, a golf day, several second hand uniform sales, and cake and chocolate sales. ## What causes is The Friends of St Martins registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Martins yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Martins 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-martins&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Martins a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Martins is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281718) 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 Martins's charity number? The Friends of St Martins's charity number is 281718. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281718? Search 281718 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 Martins do? Monies are raised for the Association through fund raising events, many of which were occasions when parents, pupils and staff could come together socially. For example a Summer Fayre, a Christmas Fayre, a firework display, a general knowledge quiz, a golf day, several second hand uniform sales, and cake and chocolate sales. Does The Friends of St Martins have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Martins. 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 Martins? The Friends of St Martins 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/281718).