--- title: "The Friends of Stara Woods — check charity number 1191821 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Stara Woods a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191821. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Crows Nest. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-stara-woods retrieved: 2026-08-25T20:59:26.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Stara Woods is a registered charity (number 1191821) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £11,097 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Stara Woods? Registered charity number 1191821 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Crows Nest Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £11,097 Website [www.starawoods.co.uk](http://www.starawoods.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Stara Woods do? a) sustain the woodlands as a community resource b) create & maintain a diverse & dynamic woodland habitatc) maintain footpathsd) promote educational & cultural activities e) protect the serenity & heritage of the woodsf) finance management of the woods through public subscription & sale of timber g) share & co-operate with like-minded community initiatives in pursuance of the above ## What causes is The Friends of Stara Woods registered for? Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Stara Woods yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Stara Woods 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-stara-woods&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.starawoods.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Stara Woods a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Stara Woods is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191821) 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 Stara Woods's charity number? The Friends of Stara Woods's charity number is 1191821. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191821? Search 1191821 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 Stara Woods do? a) sustain the woodlands as a community resource b) create & maintain a diverse & dynamic woodland habitatc) maintain footpathsd) promote educational & cultural activities e) protect the serenity & heritage of the woodsf) finance management of the woods through public subscription & sale of timber g) share & co-operate with like-minded community initiatives in pursuance of the above Does The Friends of Stara Woods have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Stara Woods. 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 Stara Woods? The Friends of Stara Woods's website is http://www.starawoods.co.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/1191821).