The Friends of St Matthias
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Restoration, maintenance and improvement of the buildings and spire of St Matthias Church (Richmond, Surrey) and Community Centre
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Friends of St Matthias has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 22,156 religion charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE FRIENDS OF ST MATTHIAS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE FRIENDS OF ST MATTHIAS is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE FRIENDS OF ST MATTHIAS is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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3 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
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Frequently asked questions about The Friends of St Matthias
The Friends of St Matthias is a registered religion nonprofit based in Richmond, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £17K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Friends of St Matthias has £17K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £367K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Restoration, maintenance and improvement of the buildings and spire of St Matthias Church (Richmond, Surrey) and Community Centre The Friends of St Matthias is classified as a religion organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.
The Friends of St Matthias is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
The Friends of St Matthias's registered charity number is 1054075. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Friends of St Matthias is located in Richmond, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
The Friends of St Matthias is based in Richmond in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Friends of St Matthias
- What is The Friends of St Matthias?
- The Friends of St Matthias is a religion unincorporated association based in Richmond, United Kingdom. Restoration, maintenance and improvement of the buildings and spire of St Matthias Church (Richmond, Surrey) and Community Centre
- When was The Friends of St Matthias founded?
- The Friends of St Matthias was founded in 1996.
- Where is The Friends of St Matthias located?
- Headquartered in Richmond, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Friends of St Matthias's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £16,740.
- Is The Friends of St Matthias trustworthy?
- The Friends of St Matthias has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Friends of St Matthias's website?
- https://www.friendsofstmatthias.org.uk
- Are donations to The Friends of St Matthias tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.