--- title: "Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme — check charity number 226621 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 226621. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Horley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendly-societies-convalescent-scheme retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:19.964Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme is a registered charity (number 226621) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £51,320 (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 Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme? Registered charity number 226621 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Horley Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £51,320 ## What does Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme do? Relief of sickness and the preservation of health of the public by providing grants to help in the provision of facilities and support services. ## What causes is Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme 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=friendly-societies-convalescent-scheme&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme a legitimate charity? Yes. Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 226621) 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 Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme's charity number? Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme's charity number is 226621. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 226621? Search 226621 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 Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme do? Relief of sickness and the preservation of health of the public by providing grants to help in the provision of facilities and support services. Does Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme. 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 Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme? Friendly Societies' Convalescent Scheme 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](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/226621).