--- title: "Friends and Families of Special Children LTD — check charity number 1140826 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends and Families of Special Children LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140826. Education/training charity based in Peacock Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-and-families-of-special-children-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:53:02.812Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends and Families of Special Children LTD is a registered charity (number 1140826) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; recreation. Its latest reported income was £211,435 (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 Friends and Families of Special Children LTD? Registered charity number 1140826 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Peacock Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £211,435 Website [friendsandfamilies.org.uk](http://friendsandfamilies.org.uk/) ## What does Friends and Families of Special Children LTD do? This charity was formed to take over the existing charity Friends and Families of Special Children which is an unincorporated oranisation with charity no 1114692. This duly happened with effect from 1/6/2012. ## What causes is Friends and Families of Special Children LTD registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends and Families of Special Children LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends and Families of Special Children LTD 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=friends-and-families-of-special-children-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://friendsandfamilies.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends and Families of Special Children LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends and Families of Special Children LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140826) 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 Friends and Families of Special Children LTD's charity number? Friends and Families of Special Children LTD's charity number is 1140826. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140826? Search 1140826 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 Friends and Families of Special Children LTD do? This charity was formed to take over the existing charity Friends and Families of Special Children which is an unincorporated oranisation with charity no 1114692. This duly happened with effect from 1/6/2012. Does Friends and Families of Special Children LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends and Families of Special Children LTD. 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 Friends and Families of Special Children LTD? Friends and Families of Special Children LTD's website is http://friendsandfamilies.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/1140826).