--- title: "Friends of Imperial College — check charity number 1161269 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Imperial College a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161269. Education/training charity based in Dorking. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-imperial-college retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:08:57.660Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Imperial College is a registered charity (number 1161269) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £33,083 (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 Imperial College? Registered charity number 1161269 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dorking Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £33,083 Website [www.friendsofimperial.org.uk](http://www.friendsofimperial.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Imperial College do? Friends is a registered charity with the objective: "To advance education for the public benefit in the latest developments in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, by supporting the work of Imperial College London". Friends offers anyone interested in the great advances that are being made in science, medicine and technology the opportunity to learn from leading figures. ## What causes is Friends of Imperial College registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Imperial College yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Imperial College 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-imperial-college&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofimperial.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Imperial College a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Imperial College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161269) 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 Imperial College's charity number? Friends of Imperial College's charity number is 1161269. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161269? Search 1161269 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 Imperial College do? Friends is a registered charity with the objective: "To advance education for the public benefit in the latest developments in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business, by supporting the work of Imperial College London". Friends offers anyone interested in the great advances that are being made in science, medicine and technology the opportunity to learn from leading figures. Does Friends of Imperial College have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Imperial College. 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 Imperial College? Friends of Imperial College's website is http://www.friendsofimperial.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/1161269).