--- title: "The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland — check charity number 1053260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053260. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 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-nicholas-northumberland retrieved: 2026-08-25T21:00:46.298Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland is a registered charity (number 1053260) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,124 (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 Nicholas - Northumberland? Registered charity number 1053260 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newcastle Upon Tyne Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,124 ## What does The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland do? Support the Cathedral of St. Nicholas financially and with volunteer support and give help and advice to the local community. ## What causes is The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland 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-nicholas-northumberland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053260) 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 Nicholas - Northumberland's charity number? The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland's charity number is 1053260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053260? Search 1053260 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 Nicholas - Northumberland do? Support the Cathedral of St. Nicholas financially and with volunteer support and give help and advice to the local community. Does The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland. 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 Nicholas - Northumberland? The Friends of St Nicholas - Northumberland 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/1053260).