--- title: "Family Development Foundation — check charity number 1173609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family Development Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173609. Education/training charity based in Bognor Regis. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family-development-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:53:45.914Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family Development Foundation is a registered charity (number 1173609) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Family Development Foundation? Registered charity number 1173609 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bognor Regis Website [familydevelopment.org.uk](http://familydevelopment.org.uk/) ## What does Family Development Foundation do? The FDF promotes and provides educational initiatives and forums to help parents develop their capacities as educators of their children who in turn benefit from a loving family environment that fosters and inculcates freedom with responsibility and basic human virtues. The main method used for achieving this is through running courses based on the case study method. ## What causes is Family Development Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Family Development Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family Development Foundation 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=family-development-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://familydevelopment.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family Development Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Family Development Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173609) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Family Development Foundation's charity number? Family Development Foundation's charity number is 1173609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173609? Search 1173609 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 Family Development Foundation do? The FDF promotes and provides educational initiatives and forums to help parents develop their capacities as educators of their children who in turn benefit from a loving family environment that fosters and inculcates freedom with responsibility and basic human virtues. The main method used for achieving this is through running courses based on the case study method. Does Family Development Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family Development Foundation. 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 Family Development Foundation? Family Development Foundation's website is http://familydevelopment.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 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1173609).