Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Friends of Blaise as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registered charity · No. 280635
Friends of Blaise
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Blaise is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include environment/conservation/heritage.
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What are the key facts about Friends of Blaise?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £4,815
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £6,902
- Registered charity number
- 280635
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Bristol
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- www.friendsofblaise.co.uk
Quick answer
Friends of Blaise (number 280635) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Friends of Blaise do?
To Preserve and enhance the unique character and beauty of Blaise Castle Estate and the surrounding area by fund raising and making representation to appropriate authorities to achieve these aims
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Blaise
Answers Friends of Blaise gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Bristol City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Friends of Blaise registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Blaise yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Blaise. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Friends of Blaise?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Blaise a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Blaise as a registered charity (number 280635) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Friends of Blaise's charity number?
- Friends of Blaise's charity number is 280635. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 280635?
- Search 280635 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 Friends of Blaise do?
- To Preserve and enhance the unique character and beauty of Blaise Castle Estate and the surrounding area by fund raising and making representation to appropriate authorities to achieve these aims
- Does Friends of Blaise have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Blaise. 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 Friends of Blaise?
- Friends of Blaise's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofblaise.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Blaise?
- The register records Friends of Blaise as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
- When was Friends of Blaise registered as a charity?
- Friends of Blaise was entered on the register on 27 February 1981.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.