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Registered charity · No. 1059614Braunston

The Friends of Raymond

The Friends of Raymond is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Braunston.

Quick answer

The Friends of Raymond is a registered charity (number 1059614) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,994 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1059614
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Braunston
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£7,994

What the charity does

The Friends of Raymond was founded in 1996 to rebuild and preserve nb Raymond - the last wooden narrowboat built in the UK. She was built in 1958 at Barlows yard, Braunston and is of great historical importance and is registered in the National Historic Ships register. The charity displays and maintains the boat alongside its motor boat - Nutfield - which is also owned by the charity.

Registered causes

Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Raymond 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of Raymond a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Friends of Raymond is a registered charity (number 1059614) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Friends of Raymond do?
The Friends of Raymond was founded in 1996 to rebuild and preserve nb Raymond - the last wooden narrowboat built in the UK. She was built in 1958 at Barlows yard, Braunston and is of great historical importance and is registered in the National Historic Ships register. The charity displays and maintains the boat alongside its motor boat - Nutfield - which is also owned by the charity.
How can I donate to The Friends of Raymond?
The Friends of Raymond's website is http://www.friendsofraymond.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.