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Registered charity · No. 1186760CIO

The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust

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The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£8,634
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£592
Registered charity number
1186760
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Union Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
www.friendsofstlaurencechorley.org

Quick answer

The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust (number 1186760) 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 St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust do?

Friends of St Laurence Church, Chorley, aim to bind Church and Community together. 2020 was a challenging year however we maintained communications with the Community by issuing newsletters and emails to Friends; arranging a series of Concerts (curtailed); producing a book, 'Chorley, St Laurence', The story of a Parish Church; and maintaining a Website and Social Media platforms.

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 St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust

Answers The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust 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

The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley
Where it says it operates
Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Other Charitable Activities.

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 St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number 1186760) 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 St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's charity number?
The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's charity number is 1186760. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186760?
Search 1186760 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 The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust do?
Friends of St Laurence Church, Chorley, aim to bind Church and Community together. 2020 was a challenging year however we maintained communications with the Community by issuing newsletters and emails to Friends; arranging a series of Concerts (curtailed); producing a book, 'Chorley, St Laurence', The story of a Parish Church; and maintaining a Website and Social Media platforms.
Does The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust. 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 The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust?
The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.friendsofstlaurencechorley.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust?
The register records The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust 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.
Are The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's trustees paid?
The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust: The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley.
When was The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Friends of St. Laurence Church, Chorley, Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 5 December 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.