Is Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens as a registered charity (number 1169385) 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.

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Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens's charity number is 1169385. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens

Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens is a registered charity in England & Wales working in environment/conservation/heritage, recreation, based in Waterloo.

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Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens is listed as a registered charity (number 1169385) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £3,925 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Waterloo Seafront Gardens?

Registered charity number: 1169385
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Waterloo
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31): £3,925
Website: www.fowsg.co.uk

What does Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens do?

FoWSG was set up to help the local authority - Sefton MBC - to "Look after" the Waterloo Seafront Gardens. We encourage community activity by running regular gardening sessions and litter picks, and also running and hosting events. We want to maintain the gardens in good condition, as an attractive and safe area for all ages and abilities to use for recreation and enjoyment.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Waterloo Seafront Gardens registered for?

Environment/conservation/heritageRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens as a registered charity (number 1169385) 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 Waterloo Seafront Gardens's charity number?: Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens's charity number is 1169385. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1169385?: Search 1169385 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 Waterloo Seafront Gardens do?: FoWSG was set up to help the local authority - Sefton MBC - to "Look after" the Waterloo Seafront Gardens. We encourage community activity by running regular gardening sessions and litter picks, and also running and hosting events. We want to maintain the gardens in good condition, as an attractive and safe area for all ages and abilities to use for recreation and enjoyment.
Does Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens. 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 Waterloo Seafront Gardens?: Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens's website listed in our register data is http://www.fowsg.co.uk. 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.