--- title: "The Friends of the Mercian Regiment — check charity number 265800 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of the Mercian Regiment a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 265800. Amateur Sport charity based in Lichfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-the-mercian-regiment retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:15:13.644Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of the Mercian Regiment is a registered charity (number 265800) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £30 (year ending 2020-04-01). 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 the Mercian Regiment? Registered charity number 265800 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lichfield Latest income (year ending 2020-04-01) £30 ## What does The Friends of the Mercian Regiment do? To support members of the former Staffordshire Regiment and members of the present day Mercian Regiment. This support will mainly be in the area of sports and recreation for soldiers and help to families' activities when the soldiers are away from home on operations or training. ## What causes is The Friends of the Mercian Regiment registered for? Amateur SportOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the Mercian Regiment yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of the Mercian Regiment 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-the-mercian-regiment&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of the Mercian Regiment a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of the Mercian Regiment is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 265800) 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 the Mercian Regiment's charity number? The Friends of the Mercian Regiment's charity number is 265800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 265800? Search 265800 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 the Mercian Regiment do? To support members of the former Staffordshire Regiment and members of the present day Mercian Regiment. This support will mainly be in the area of sports and recreation for soldiers and help to families' activities when the soldiers are away from home on operations or training. Does The Friends of the Mercian Regiment have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the Mercian Regiment. 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 the Mercian Regiment? The Friends of the Mercian Regiment 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/265800).