--- title: "Friends of Diabetes International — check charity number 1169887 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Diabetes International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169887. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Peckham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-diabetes-international retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:23:23.081Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Diabetes International is a registered charity (number 1169887) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Diabetes International? Registered charity number 1169887 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Peckham Website [www.fodint.org](http://www.fodint.org/) ## What does Friends of Diabetes International do? Friends of Diabetes International is currently running a Healthy Eating and Living options Project (HEALOP). This project will encourage and support African and Caribbean people living in Southwark to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles, particularly weights to prevent or reduce the incident of type 2 diabetes. It is funded by Awards for All- The national Lottery Fund. ## What causes is Friends of Diabetes International registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Diabetes International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Diabetes International 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-diabetes-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fodint.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Diabetes International a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Diabetes International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169887) 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 Diabetes International's charity number? Friends of Diabetes International's charity number is 1169887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169887? Search 1169887 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 Diabetes International do? Friends of Diabetes International is currently running a Healthy Eating and Living options Project (HEALOP). This project will encourage and support African and Caribbean people living in Southwark to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles, particularly weights to prevent or reduce the incident of type 2 diabetes. It is funded by Awards for All- The national Lottery Fund. Does Friends of Diabetes International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Diabetes International. 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 Diabetes International? Friends of Diabetes International's website is http://www.fodint.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/1169887).