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title: "Chichester Cathedral Friends — check charity number 1158498 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chichester Cathedral Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158498. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Cathedral Cloisters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chichester-cathedral-friends
retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:11.995Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chichester Cathedral Friends is a registered charity (number 1158498) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £50,186 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Chichester Cathedral Friends?

Registered charity number

1158498

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Cathedral Cloisters

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£50,186

Website

[www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/friends](https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/friends)

## What does Chichester Cathedral Friends do?

Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.

## What causes is Chichester Cathedral Friends registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chichester Cathedral Friends yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chichester Cathedral Friends 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chichester Cathedral Friends a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chichester Cathedral Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158498) 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 Chichester Cathedral Friends's charity number?

Chichester Cathedral Friends's charity number is 1158498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158498?

Search 1158498 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 Chichester Cathedral Friends do?

Chichester Cathedral Friends (the Friends) fund projects proposed by The Dean & Chapter ofChichester Cathedral.Chichester Cathedral Friends organises and runs a programme of social, cultural and educationalactivities which are made available to members and non-members.

Does Chichester Cathedral Friends have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chichester Cathedral Friends. 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 Chichester Cathedral Friends?

Chichester Cathedral Friends's website is https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/friends — 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/1158498).