--- title: "Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling — check charity number 1155956 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155956. Education/training charity based in Beech. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-albella-boys-home-darjeeling retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:01:48.873Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling is a registered charity (number 1155956) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £42,793 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling? Registered charity number 1155956 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Beech Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £42,793 Website [www.albellaboyshome.org.uk](http://www.albellaboyshome.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling do? FABHD helps finance and support the children and local staff at Albella Boys Home in Kalimpong, Darjeeling District. Within a Christian ethos, Albella exists to help the poor and orphaned, by giving its residents a free home, education, and health facilities, and its non-resident boys and girls a free education. ## What causes is Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling 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-albella-boys-home-darjeeling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.albellaboyshome.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155956) 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 Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling's charity number? Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling's charity number is 1155956. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155956? Search 1155956 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 Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling do? FABHD helps finance and support the children and local staff at Albella Boys Home in Kalimpong, Darjeeling District. Within a Christian ethos, Albella exists to help the poor and orphaned, by giving its residents a free home, education, and health facilities, and its non-resident boys and girls a free education. Does Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling. 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 Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling? Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling's website is http://www.albellaboyshome.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/1155956).