Is Friends of the Union Chain Bridge a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as a registered charity (number 1162687) 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 Union Chain Bridge's charity number?

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge's charity number is 1162687. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162687?

Search 1162687 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 the Union Chain Bridge have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Union Chain Bridge. 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 Union Chain Bridge?

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge's website listed in our register data is http://www.unionbridgefriends.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.

Registered charity · No. 1162687CIOHorncliffe

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, based in Horncliffe.

Independent UK charity profile · register facts and available accounts

Visit charity website Check official registration

Quick answer

Friends of the Union Chain Bridge is listed as a registered charity (number 1162687) 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. Its latest reported income was £2,034 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Union Chain Bridge?

Registered charity number: 1162687
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Horncliffe
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £2,034
Website: www.unionbridgefriends.com

What does Friends of the Union Chain Bridge do?

TO PROMOTE THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE UNION CHAIN BRIDGE IN THE PARISHES OF HORNCLIFFE (NORTHUMBERLAND) ENGLAND, AND HUTTON (BERWICKSHIRE), SCOTLAND

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Union Chain Bridge registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Union Chain Bridge yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Union Chain Bridge 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

What should you check before donating to Friends of the Union Chain Bridge?

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 · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Union Chain Bridge a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Union Chain Bridge as a registered charity (number 1162687) 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 Union Chain Bridge's charity number?: Friends of the Union Chain Bridge's charity number is 1162687. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1162687?: Search 1162687 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 Union Chain Bridge do?: TO PROMOTE THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF THE UNION CHAIN BRIDGE IN THE PARISHES OF HORNCLIFFE (NORTHUMBERLAND) ENGLAND, AND HUTTON (BERWICKSHIRE), SCOTLAND
Does Friends of the Union Chain Bridge have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Union Chain Bridge. 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 Union Chain Bridge?: Friends of the Union Chain Bridge's website listed in our register data is http://www.unionbridgefriends.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.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.