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title: "Fop Friends — check charity number 1147704 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fop Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147704. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Sale. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fop-friends
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:47:42.200Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fop Friends is a registered charity (number 1147704) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £142,840 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Fop Friends?

Registered charity number

1147704

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Sale

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£142,840

Website

[www.fopfriends.com](http://www.fopfriends.com/)

## What does Fop Friends do?

FOP Friends' aim is to further research into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) and related conditions by supporting current and future research projects together with supporting families impacted. Activities include supporting fundraisers, holding fund raising events, biennial conferences, family weekend and working with doctors and researcher to find a treatment and cure.

## What causes is Fop Friends registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fop Friends yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fop Friends 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fop Friends a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fop Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147704) 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 Fop Friends's charity number?

Fop Friends's charity number is 1147704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1147704?

Search 1147704 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 Fop Friends do?

FOP Friends' aim is to further research into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) and related conditions by supporting current and future research projects together with supporting families impacted. Activities include supporting fundraisers, holding fund raising events, biennial conferences, family weekend and working with doctors and researcher to find a treatment and cure.

Does Fop Friends have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fop Friends. 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 Fop Friends?

Fop Friends's website is http://www.fopfriends.com — 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/1147704).