--- title: "Friends of Burma — check charity number 1200104 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Burma a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200104. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Stone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-burma retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:32:13.804Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Burma is a registered charity (number 1200104) 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. 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 Burma? Registered charity number 1200104 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Stone ## What does Friends of Burma do? We are a charity to alleviate poverty among war refugees in Burma ( Myanmar), who are forced to displace from the their homes by the Burmese Military forces, by providing foods, medicines, basic health assistance, basic educational needs and other basic humanitarian aids. ## What causes is Friends of Burma registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Burma yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Burma 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-burma&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Burma a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Burma is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200104) 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 Burma's charity number? Friends of Burma's charity number is 1200104. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200104? Search 1200104 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 Burma do? We are a charity to alleviate poverty among war refugees in Burma ( Myanmar), who are forced to displace from the their homes by the Burmese Military forces, by providing foods, medicines, basic health assistance, basic educational needs and other basic humanitarian aids. Does Friends of Burma have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Burma. 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 Burma? Friends of Burma 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/1200104).