The Friends of Elstow Abbey (number 1044100) 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 The Friends of Elstow Abbey do?
Contributes towards the upkeep, maintenance and conservation of the structure & fabrics of the Abbey Church of St.Mary and St.Helena, Elstow. To this end, commissions work or goods, or makes grants to the Parochial Church Council, at their request. Raises funds via membership subscriptions, fund-raising events, donations & bequests, "Small Society" lotteries, trading activities and seeking grants.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of Elstow Abbey
Answers The Friends of Elstow Abbey 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Friends of Elstow Abbey as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Central Bedfordshire · Bedford
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
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 The Friends of Elstow Abbey registered for?
Environment/conservation/heritage
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Elstow Abbey yet?
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Is The Friends of Elstow Abbey a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of Elstow Abbey as a registered charity (number 1044100) 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 The Friends of Elstow Abbey's charity number?
The Friends of Elstow Abbey's charity number is 1044100. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Friends of Elstow Abbey do?
Contributes towards the upkeep, maintenance and conservation of the structure & fabrics of the Abbey Church of St.Mary and St.Helena, Elstow. To this end, commissions work or goods, or makes grants to the Parochial Church Council, at their request. Raises funds via membership subscriptions, fund-raising events, donations & bequests, "Small Society" lotteries, trading activities and seeking grants.
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How can I donate to The Friends of Elstow Abbey?
The Friends of Elstow Abbey's website listed in our register data is http://www.elstow-abbey.org.uk/fea. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Friends of Elstow Abbey?
The register records The Friends of Elstow Abbey as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was The Friends of Elstow Abbey registered as a charity?
The Friends of Elstow Abbey was entered on the register on 14 February 1995.