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title: "Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) — check charity number 1177646 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177646. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Roade Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-community-development-trust-uganda
retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:50:44.149Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) is a registered charity (number 1177646) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £3,853 (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 Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda)?

Registered charity number

1177646

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Roade Hill

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£3,853

Website

[fcdtu.org.uk](http://fcdtu.org.uk/)

## What does Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) do?

Projects funded to date:A community based workshop for training in furniture making;A three classroom block as the first sage of a Community Secondary School.A fourth classroom as the second stage of building the school allowing for increased intake.Both projects are within the Manafwa region of Uganda, and are operated by the local community.

## What causes is Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177646) 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 Community Development Trust (Uganda)'s charity number?

Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda)'s charity number is 1177646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177646?

Search 1177646 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 Community Development Trust (Uganda) do?

Projects funded to date:A community based workshop for training in furniture making;A three classroom block as the first sage of a Community Secondary School.A fourth classroom as the second stage of building the school allowing for increased intake.Both projects are within the Manafwa region of Uganda, and are operated by the local community.

Does Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda). 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 Community Development Trust (Uganda)?

Friends Community Development Trust (Uganda)'s website is http://fcdtu.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/1177646).