Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Friends of Christchurch Station CIO?
Reported income · year ending 2025-02-19
£0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-19
£1,207
Registered charity number
1159899
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Christchurch Train Station
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Not recorded
Quick answer
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO (number 1159899) 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 Christchurch Station CIO do?
Preserve the historical heritage of the Christchurch Station as a gateway to the Bournemouth, Poole Christchurch conurbation and its Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway origins for the benefit of local people. Promote the Station's historical heritage by establishing a Resource Centre and hosting regular floral,cultural and educational activities for the benefit of the general public
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Christchurch Station CIO
Answers Friends of Christchurch Station CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 19 February 2025, 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 does not record Friends of Christchurch Station CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO's annual return for the year ending 19 February 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Fcs
Where it says it operates
Dorset
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
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 Christchurch Station CIO registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Christchurch Station CIO yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Christchurch Station CIO.
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Is Friends of Christchurch Station CIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Christchurch Station CIO as a registered charity (number 1159899) 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 Christchurch Station CIO's charity number?
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO's charity number is 1159899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1159899?
Search 1159899 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 Christchurch Station CIO do?
Preserve the historical heritage of the Christchurch Station as a gateway to the Bournemouth, Poole Christchurch conurbation and its Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway origins for the benefit of local people. Promote the Station's historical heritage by establishing a Resource Centre and hosting regular floral,cultural and educational activities for the benefit of the general public
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How can I donate to Friends of Christchurch Station CIO?
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Christchurch Station CIO?
The register does not record Friends of Christchurch Station CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Friends of Christchurch Station CIO's trustees paid?
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO's annual return for the year ending 19 February 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Friends of Christchurch Station CIO registered as a charity?
Friends of Christchurch Station CIO was entered on the register on 12 January 2015.