--- title: "Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) — check charity number 1172965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172965. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Giles Terrace. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-international-students-and-hosts-northampton retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:12:31.533Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) is a registered charity (number 1172965) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £18,391 (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 International: Students and Hosts (Northampton)? Registered charity number 1172965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Giles Terrace Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £18,391 Website [www.fishnorthampton.org.uk](http://www.fishnorthampton.org.uk/) ## What does Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) do? FISH Northampton supports international students studying in Northamptonshire. Organise a calendar of events including a regular Monday evening session at the University of Northampton during term time, and occasional outings to local places of interest. ## What causes is Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) 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-international-students-and-hosts-northampton&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fishnorthampton.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172965) 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 International: Students and Hosts (Northampton)'s charity number? Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton)'s charity number is 1172965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172965? Search 1172965 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 International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) do? FISH Northampton supports international students studying in Northamptonshire. Organise a calendar of events including a regular Monday evening session at the University of Northampton during term time, and occasional outings to local places of interest. Does Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton). 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 International: Students and Hosts (Northampton)? Friends International: Students and Hosts (Northampton)'s website is http://www.fishnorthampton.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/1172965).