--- title: "Friends of Birchwood — check charity number 1197564 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Birchwood a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197564. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Birchwood Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-birchwood retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:21:37.354Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Birchwood is a registered charity (number 1197564) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £653 (year ending 2025-10-01). 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 Birchwood? Registered charity number 1197564 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birchwood Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-10-01) £653 ## What does Friends of Birchwood do? We provide community events at Birchwood Avenue Primary School for the children of the school and the wider community.These events are free or to raise funds for projects at the school or for the wellbeing of the children. ## What causes is Friends of Birchwood registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Birchwood yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Birchwood 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-birchwood&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Birchwood a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Birchwood is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197564) 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 Birchwood's charity number? Friends of Birchwood's charity number is 1197564. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197564? Search 1197564 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 Birchwood do? We provide community events at Birchwood Avenue Primary School for the children of the school and the wider community.These events are free or to raise funds for projects at the school or for the wellbeing of the children. Does Friends of Birchwood have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Birchwood. 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 Birchwood? Friends of Birchwood does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1197564).