--- title: "Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary — check charity number 1173318 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173318. Animals charity based in East Peckham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friend-farm-animal-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:54:15.224Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity (number 1173318) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals. Its latest reported income was £54,794 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary? Registered charity number 1173318 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location East Peckham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £54,794 Website [www.friendfarmanimalsanctuary.org](http://www.friendfarmanimalsanctuary.org/) ## What does Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary do? Friend is a farm animal sanctuary with nearly 200 animals. They find their way here through being unwanted, abused, neglected or abandoned. The sanctuary offers a safe, violence-free home to chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, cows, goats, sheep, pigs and one alpaca who thinks he is a sheep. We are on a 10 acre site nestled in between the orchards and hop farms of East Peckham in rural Kent. ## What causes is Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary registered for? Animals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary 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=friend-farm-animal-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendfarmanimalsanctuary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173318) 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 Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary's charity number? Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary's charity number is 1173318. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173318? Search 1173318 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 Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary do? Friend is a farm animal sanctuary with nearly 200 animals. They find their way here through being unwanted, abused, neglected or abandoned. The sanctuary offers a safe, violence-free home to chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, cows, goats, sheep, pigs and one alpaca who thinks he is a sheep. We are on a 10 acre site nestled in between the orchards and hop farms of East Peckham in rural Kent. Does Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary. 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 Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary? Friend Farm Animal Sanctuary's website is http://www.friendfarmanimalsanctuary.org — 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/1173318).