--- title: "Friends of El Obeid CIO — check charity number 1213218 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of El Obeid CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213218. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Wolverhampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-el-obeid-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:23:35.452Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of El Obeid CIO is a registered charity (number 1213218) 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. Its latest reported income was £18,047 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 El Obeid CIO? Registered charity number 1213218 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wolverhampton Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £18,047 ## What does Friends of El Obeid CIO do? We send money raised from standing orders, donations and occasional fund raisers to the Kindergarten and Good Shepherd primary school in El Obeid, Sudan.The school leadership team uses our financial support to buy food, water, medicine and educational supplies. Staff and families are also supported financially, when necessary, to alleviate the deprivation caused by the ongoing civil war. ## What causes is Friends of El Obeid CIO registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of El Obeid CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of El Obeid CIO 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-el-obeid-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of El Obeid CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of El Obeid CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213218) 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 El Obeid CIO's charity number? Friends of El Obeid CIO's charity number is 1213218. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213218? Search 1213218 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 El Obeid CIO do? We send money raised from standing orders, donations and occasional fund raisers to the Kindergarten and Good Shepherd primary school in El Obeid, Sudan.The school leadership team uses our financial support to buy food, water, medicine and educational supplies. Staff and families are also supported financially, when necessary, to alleviate the deprivation caused by the ongoing civil war. Does Friends of El Obeid CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of El Obeid CIO. 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 El Obeid CIO? Friends of El Obeid CIO 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/1213218).