Is Friends of Bridgewater a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Bridgewater as a registered charity (number 1142841) 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 Bridgewater's charity number?

Friends of Bridgewater's charity number is 1142841. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1142841?

Search 1142841 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.

Does Friends of Bridgewater have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater?

Friends of Bridgewater's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofbridgewater.com/. 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.

When was Friends of Bridgewater registered as a charity?

Friends of Bridgewater was entered on the register on 12 July 2011.

Registered charity · No. 1142841

Friends of Bridgewater

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Bridgewater is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Bridgewater?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1142841
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Delaval Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: friendsofbridgewater.com

Quick answer

Friends of Bridgewater (number 1142841) 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 Bridgewater do?

We provide professional support, through external organisations, to those children within Bridgewater who require such support. Furthermore, we organise and promote extra-curricular, out-of-school activities for children and their families. In the past we have also provided social activities to promote community cohesion.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Bridgewater

Answers Friends of Bridgewater 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Friends of Bridgewater 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 July 2011
Also known as: Fob
Where it says it operates: Newcastle Upon Tyne City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.

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 Bridgewater registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bridgewater yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Bridgewater a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Bridgewater as a registered charity (number 1142841) 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 Bridgewater's charity number?: Friends of Bridgewater's charity number is 1142841. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1142841?: Search 1142841 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 Bridgewater do?: We provide professional support, through external organisations, to those children within Bridgewater who require such support. Furthermore, we organise and promote extra-curricular, out-of-school activities for children and their families. In the past we have also provided social activities to promote community cohesion.
Does Friends of Bridgewater have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bridgewater. 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 Bridgewater?: Friends of Bridgewater's website listed in our register data is http://friendsofbridgewater.com/. 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 Bridgewater?: The register records Friends of Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater registered as a charity?: Friends of Bridgewater was entered on the register on 12 July 2011.

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.