Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Friends of the World of Bede is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Friends of the World of Bede (number 1168975) 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 World of Bede do?
The CIO encourages its members to promote a wider knowledge of the educational and cultural importance of Bede and to support the values of scholarship and innovation as promoted by the Anglo Saxon monastery of Wearmouth/Jarow as continued today at the World According to Bede Museum or its successors known by any other name and/or to promote the legacy of the Venerable Bede generally.
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 World of Bede
Answers The Friends of the World of Bede gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 March 2025, 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 does not record The Friends of the World of Bede as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Friends of the World of Bede's annual return for the year ending 30 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
South Tyneside
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; 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 the World of Bede registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of the World of Bede yet?
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Is The Friends of the World of Bede a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of the World of Bede as a registered charity (number 1168975) 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 World of Bede's charity number?
The Friends of the World of Bede's charity number is 1168975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168975?
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What does The Friends of the World of Bede do?
The CIO encourages its members to promote a wider knowledge of the educational and cultural importance of Bede and to support the values of scholarship and innovation as promoted by the Anglo Saxon monastery of Wearmouth/Jarow as continued today at the World According to Bede Museum or its successors known by any other name and/or to promote the legacy of the Venerable Bede generally.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of the World of Bede. 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 the World of Bede?
The Friends of the World of Bede's website listed in our register data is http://www.bedesworld.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Friends of the World of Bede?
The register does not record The Friends of the World of Bede as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Friends of the World of Bede's trustees paid?
The Friends of the World of Bede's annual return for the year ending 30 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Friends of the World of Bede registered as a charity?
The Friends of the World of Bede was entered on the register on 30 August 2016.