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Registered charity · No. 1170658CIOThurnscoe

Free 2 Be Special

Free 2 Be Special is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Thurnscoe.

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Free 2 Be Special is a registered charity (number 1170658) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £46,442 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Free 2 Be Special?

Registered charity number
1170658
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Thurnscoe
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£46,442

What does Free 2 Be Special do?

For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.

What causes is Free 2 Be Special registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Free 2 Be Special yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Free 2 Be Special 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Free 2 Be Special a legitimate charity?
Yes. Free 2 Be Special is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170658) 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 Free 2 Be Special's charity number?
Free 2 Be Special's charity number is 1170658. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1170658?
Search 1170658 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 Free 2 Be Special do?
For the public benefit to relieve the needs of adults with learning disabilities in the UK. To advance the education of disabled and disadvantaged orphans, children and adults in rural Western Kenya. To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical disability/illness of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such.
Does Free 2 Be Special have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free 2 Be Special. 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 Free 2 Be Special?
Free 2 Be Special does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.