--- title: "The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon — check charity number 1088516 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1088516. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Standon. 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-mary-s-church-standon retrieved: 2026-08-25T21:12:57.933Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon is a registered charity (number 1088516) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,203 (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 Mary's Church, Standon? Registered charity number 1088516 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Standon Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £25,203 Website [www.fosm-standon.org.uk](http://www.fosm-standon.org.uk/) ## What does The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon do? To assist including by raising funds in the conservation and development of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, contents and churchyard of St Mary's Church Standon. To assist in the maintenance of the churchyard and to encourage and support all that is done to add to the beauty and usefulness of the church. To meet these objects to raise funds by events and donations. ## What causes is The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon 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-mary-s-church-standon&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fosm-standon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088516) 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 Mary's Church, Standon's charity number? The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon's charity number is 1088516. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1088516? Search 1088516 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 Mary's Church, Standon do? To assist including by raising funds in the conservation and development of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, contents and churchyard of St Mary's Church Standon. To assist in the maintenance of the churchyard and to encourage and support all that is done to add to the beauty and usefulness of the church. To meet these objects to raise funds by events and donations. Does The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon. 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 Mary's Church, Standon? The Friends of St Mary's Church, Standon's website is http://www.fosm-standon.org.uk/ — 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/1088516).