The Friends of the Holy Father (number 280489) 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 the Holy Father do?
The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.
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 the Holy Father
Answers The Friends of the Holy Father 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 the Holy Father 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 the Holy Father'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
Where it says it operates
Throughout England
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
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 the Holy Father registered for?
Religious Activities
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the Holy Father yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Friends of the Holy Father.
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Is The Friends of the Holy Father a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of the Holy Father as a registered charity (number 280489) 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 the Holy Father's charity number?
The Friends of the Holy Father's charity number is 280489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 280489?
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What does The Friends of the Holy Father do?
The objects of the charity are the promotion and advancement of the Roman Catholic religion by supporting the Pope through the dissemination of the teachings of the Church and the establishment and maintenance of a fund, the income and capital of which are to be applied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Pope in furthering his apostolic ministry.
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How can I donate to The Friends of the Holy Father?
The Friends of the Holy Father's website listed in our register data is http://www.thefriendsoftheholyfather.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 the Holy Father?
The register records The Friends of the Holy Father 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 the Holy Father's trustees paid?
The Friends of the Holy Father's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Friends of the Holy Father registered as a charity?
The Friends of the Holy Father was entered on the register on 7 July 1980.