--- title: "Friends of Green Lane — check charity number 1184778 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Green Lane a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184778. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Garforth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-green-lane retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:14:38.779Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Green Lane is a registered charity (number 1184778) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,607 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Green Lane? Registered charity number 1184778 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Garforth Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,607 ## What does Friends of Green Lane do? Friends of Green Lane operates in Garforth and carries out activities intended to either directly benefit the children of Green Lane School and improve community links or to raise funds to be reinvested into the school to improve opportunities available to the children. Examples of recent activities include discos, movie nights, Summer Fairs and Secret Santas. ## What causes is Friends of Green Lane registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Green Lane yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Green Lane 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-green-lane&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Green Lane a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Green Lane is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184778) 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 Green Lane's charity number? Friends of Green Lane's charity number is 1184778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184778? Search 1184778 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 Green Lane do? Friends of Green Lane operates in Garforth and carries out activities intended to either directly benefit the children of Green Lane School and improve community links or to raise funds to be reinvested into the school to improve opportunities available to the children. Examples of recent activities include discos, movie nights, Summer Fairs and Secret Santas. Does Friends of Green Lane have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Green Lane. 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 Green Lane? Friends of Green Lane 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/1184778).