--- title: "Friends of Handsworth — check charity number 1175489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Handsworth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175489. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 32 Handsworth Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-handsworth retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:10:13.525Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Handsworth is a registered charity (number 1175489) 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 £26,702 (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 Handsworth? Registered charity number 1175489 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 32 Handsworth Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £26,702 Website [www.handsworthprimary.org.uk](http://www.handsworthprimary.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Handsworth do? Our purpose is to develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. We engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Handsworth registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Handsworth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Handsworth 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-handsworth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.handsworthprimary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Handsworth a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Handsworth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175489) 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 Handsworth's charity number? Friends of Handsworth's charity number is 1175489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175489? Search 1175489 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 Handsworth do? Our purpose is to develop effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school. We engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Does Friends of Handsworth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Handsworth. 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 Handsworth? Friends of Handsworth's website is http://www.handsworthprimary.org.uk — 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/1175489).