--- title: "Friends of Cathja — check charity number 1084699 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Cathja a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1084699. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Brent Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-cathja retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:31:41.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Cathja is a registered charity (number 1084699) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £63,366 (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 of Cathja? Registered charity number 1084699 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Brent Way Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £63,366 Website [www.cathja.org](http://www.cathja.org/) ## What does Friends of Cathja do? The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation. ## What causes is Friends of Cathja registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Cathja yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Cathja 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-cathja&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cathja.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Cathja a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Cathja is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1084699) 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 Cathja's charity number? Friends of Cathja's charity number is 1084699. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1084699? Search 1084699 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 Cathja do? The charity runs a daytime therapeutic workshop for people suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems. The workshop is situated on a barge on the Thames on West London . The barge is fitted out with woodworking equipment ant the members crate objects for their own use and appreciation. Does Friends of Cathja have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Cathja. 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 Cathja? Friends of Cathja's website is http://www.cathja.org — 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/1084699).