--- title: "Friends of the Thames — charity 1212696" description: "Friends of the Thames (charity 1212696). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-thames retrieved: 2026-09-21T22:14:04.382Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Thames is listed as a registered charity (number 1212696) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Friends of the Thames? Registered charity number 1212696 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Binfield Heath Website [www.friendsofthethames.org](https://www.friendsofthethames.org/) ## What does Friends of the Thames do? Friends of the Thames protects and restores the River Thames through community action, advocacy and environmental campaigning. We work with residents, schools, river users, scientists and policymakers to improve water quality, support biodiversity, inspire river stewardship and empower communities to protect rivers from source to sea. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 the Thames registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Thames yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Thames 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Friends of the Thames? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-the-thames&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.friendsofthethames.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Thames a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Thames as a registered charity (number 1212696) 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 the Thames's charity number? Friends of the Thames's charity number is 1212696. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1212696? Search 1212696 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 the Thames do? Friends of the Thames protects and restores the River Thames through community action, advocacy and environmental campaigning. We work with residents, schools, river users, scientists and policymakers to improve water quality, support biodiversity, inspire river stewardship and empower communities to protect rivers from source to sea. Does Friends of the Thames have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Thames. 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 the Thames? Friends of the Thames's website listed in our register data is https://www.friendsofthethames.org/. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1212696&subId=0).