--- title: "Friend in Need Community Centre — check charity number 1090701 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friend in Need Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090701. Disability charity based in Crescent Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friend-in-need-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:48:08.460Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friend in Need Community Centre is a registered charity (number 1090701) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £88,756 (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 in Need Community Centre? Registered charity number 1090701 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Crescent Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £88,756 Website [www.fin-eastbarnet.org.uk](http://www.fin-eastbarnet.org.uk/) ## What does Friend in Need Community Centre do? To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough. ## What causes is Friend in Need Community Centre registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friend in Need Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friend in Need Community Centre 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-in-need-community-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fin-eastbarnet.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friend in Need Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Friend in Need Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090701) 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 in Need Community Centre's charity number? Friend in Need Community Centre's charity number is 1090701. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090701? Search 1090701 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 in Need Community Centre do? To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough. Does Friend in Need Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friend in Need Community Centre. 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 in Need Community Centre? Friend in Need Community Centre's website is http://www.fin-eastbarnet.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/1090701).