--- title: "Friends of Home From Home (UK) — check charity number 1117433 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Home From Home (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117433. Education/training charity based in Church Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-home-from-home-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:25:22.837Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Home From Home (UK) is a registered charity (number 1117433) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £64,126 (year ending 2024-12-05). 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 Home From Home (UK)? Registered charity number 1117433 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Church Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-05) £64,126 Website [www.homefromhome.org.za](http://www.homefromhome.org.za/) ## What does Friends of Home From Home (UK) do? Friends of Home from Home (UK) was set up to support the work of Home from Home a registered charity in South Africa.The aims of Home from Home in South Africa are to provide a supported and supervised community based care for orphans abandoned and vulnerable children. ## What causes is Friends of Home From Home (UK) registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Home From Home (UK) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Home From Home (UK) 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-home-from-home-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homefromhome.org.za/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Home From Home (UK) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Home From Home (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117433) 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 Home From Home (UK)'s charity number? Friends of Home From Home (UK)'s charity number is 1117433. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117433? Search 1117433 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 Home From Home (UK) do? Friends of Home from Home (UK) was set up to support the work of Home from Home a registered charity in South Africa.The aims of Home from Home in South Africa are to provide a supported and supervised community based care for orphans abandoned and vulnerable children. Does Friends of Home From Home (UK) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Home From Home (UK). 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 Home From Home (UK)? Friends of Home From Home (UK)'s website is http://www.homefromhome.org.za — 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/1117433).