--- title: "Friends of Dhrubotara — check charity number 1202364 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Dhrubotara a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202364. Education/training charity based in Lymington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-dhrubotara retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:37:50.272Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Dhrubotara is a registered charity (number 1202364) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,953 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Dhrubotara? Registered charity number 1202364 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lymington Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £3,953 ## What does Friends of Dhrubotara do? We give grants to support the education of children of Scheduled Tribes and other poor children in Hooghly (Hugli) District of West Bengal, India. Currently we support 2 small primary schools under the name Dhrubotara (Pole Star) , with tuition for students enrolled in high school or college. These are administered by the locally registered NGO Athmik. Other projects can be supported in future. ## What causes is Friends of Dhrubotara registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Dhrubotara yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Dhrubotara 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-dhrubotara&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Dhrubotara a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Dhrubotara is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202364) 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 Dhrubotara's charity number? Friends of Dhrubotara's charity number is 1202364. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202364? Search 1202364 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 Dhrubotara do? We give grants to support the education of children of Scheduled Tribes and other poor children in Hooghly (Hugli) District of West Bengal, India. Currently we support 2 small primary schools under the name Dhrubotara (Pole Star) , with tuition for students enrolled in high school or college. These are administered by the locally registered NGO Athmik. Other projects can be supported in future. Does Friends of Dhrubotara have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Dhrubotara. 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 Dhrubotara? Friends of Dhrubotara 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/1202364).