Is Friends of Melksham a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Melksham as a registered charity (number 1215886) 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 Melksham's charity number?

Friends of Melksham's charity number is 1215886. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215886?

Search 1215886 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 Melksham have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of Melksham does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Friends of Melksham previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Friends of Melksham: Friends of Giffords Surgery.

When was Friends of Melksham registered as a charity?

Friends of Melksham was entered on the register on 21 November 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1215886CIO

Friends of Melksham

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Friends of Melksham is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Melksham?

Registered charity number: 1215886
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Spa Road

What does the register show for Friends of Melksham?

Friends of Melksham (number 1215886) 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 Melksham do?

We support a GP practice- Gifford Surgery by raising funds to buy medical equipment not supplied by the NHS to help patients. We provide education sessions to both patients and the wider community and provide community engagement events.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

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

Answers Friends of Melksham 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: 21 November 2025
Previous names on the register: Friends of Giffords Surgery
Where it says it operates: Wiltshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. 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 Melksham registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

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

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What should you check before donating to Friends of Melksham?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Melksham a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Melksham as a registered charity (number 1215886) 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 Melksham's charity number?: Friends of Melksham's charity number is 1215886. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215886?: Search 1215886 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 Melksham do?: We support a GP practice- Gifford Surgery by raising funds to buy medical equipment not supplied by the NHS to help patients. We provide education sessions to both patients and the wider community and provide community engagement events.
Does Friends of Melksham have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Melksham. 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 Melksham?: Friends of Melksham does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
What was Friends of Melksham previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Friends of Melksham: Friends of Giffords Surgery.
When was Friends of Melksham registered as a charity?: Friends of Melksham was entered on the register on 21 November 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.