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Registered charity · No. 1168975CIOGilesgate

The Friends of the World of Bede

The Friends of the World of Bede is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Gilesgate.

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The Friends of the World of Bede is a registered charity (number 1168975) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £703 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 World of Bede?

Registered charity number
1168975
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Gilesgate
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30)
£703

What does The Friends of the World of Bede do?

The CIO encourages its members to promote a wider knowledge of the educational and cultural importance of Bede and to support the values of scholarship and innovation as promoted by the Anglo Saxon monastery of Wearmouth/Jarow as continued today at the World According to Bede Museum or its successors known by any other name and/or to promote the legacy of the Venerable Bede generally.

What causes is The Friends of the World of Bede registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the World of Bede yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of the World of Bede 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of the World of Bede a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Friends of the World of Bede is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168975) 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 World of Bede's charity number?
The Friends of the World of Bede's charity number is 1168975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168975?
Search 1168975 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 World of Bede do?
The CIO encourages its members to promote a wider knowledge of the educational and cultural importance of Bede and to support the values of scholarship and innovation as promoted by the Anglo Saxon monastery of Wearmouth/Jarow as continued today at the World According to Bede Museum or its successors known by any other name and/or to promote the legacy of the Venerable Bede generally.
Does The Friends of the World of Bede have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the World of Bede. 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 World of Bede?
The Friends of the World of Bede's website is http://www.bedesworld.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.