--- title: "Friends of African Nursing — check charity number 1113054 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of African Nursing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113054. Education/training charity based in Thorner. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-african-nursing retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:55:36.707Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of African Nursing is a registered charity (number 1113054) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3,728 (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 Friends of African Nursing? Registered charity number 1113054 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Thorner Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,728 Website [www.foan.org.uk](http://www.foan.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of African Nursing do? Delivering education to nurses who work in Operating Theatres in a variety of African Countries. We work collaboratively with Ministries of Health and local nursing organisations, to assist them meet their strategic healthplans. ## What causes is Friends of African Nursing registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of African Nursing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of African Nursing 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-of-african-nursing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.foan.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of African Nursing a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of African Nursing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113054) 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 of African Nursing's charity number? Friends of African Nursing's charity number is 1113054. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113054? Search 1113054 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 of African Nursing do? Delivering education to nurses who work in Operating Theatres in a variety of African Countries. We work collaboratively with Ministries of Health and local nursing organisations, to assist them meet their strategic healthplans. Does Friends of African Nursing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of African Nursing. 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 of African Nursing? Friends of African Nursing's website is http://www.foan.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/1113054).