--- title: "Friends of Griffins — check charity number 1149285 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Griffins a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149285. Education/training charity based in Petts Wood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-griffins retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:08:10.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Griffins is a registered charity (number 1149285) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,116 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Griffins? Registered charity number 1149285 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Petts Wood Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £3,116 ## What does Friends of Griffins do? Run by volunteers to raise funds for the direct benefit of children with additional needs and disabilities who attend the Griffins Centre.All monies raised are used to support the purchase of equipment and events throughout the year.The Committee meets to discuss ways to raise funds for the Centre, update on new and ongoing events, including any ideas for future fundraising efforts. ## What causes is Friends of Griffins registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Griffins yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Griffins 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-griffins&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Griffins a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Griffins is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149285) 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 Griffins's charity number? Friends of Griffins's charity number is 1149285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149285? Search 1149285 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 Griffins do? Run by volunteers to raise funds for the direct benefit of children with additional needs and disabilities who attend the Griffins Centre.All monies raised are used to support the purchase of equipment and events throughout the year.The Committee meets to discuss ways to raise funds for the Centre, update on new and ongoing events, including any ideas for future fundraising efforts. Does Friends of Griffins have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Griffins. 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 Griffins? Friends of Griffins 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/1149285).