--- title: "Friends of Kipkelion — check charity number 1188612 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Kipkelion a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188612. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Richmond. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-kipkelion retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:03:04.049Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Kipkelion is a registered charity (number 1188612) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £78,110 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Kipkelion? Registered charity number 1188612 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Richmond Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £78,110 Website [www.friendsofkipkelion.com](http://www.friendsofkipkelion.com/) ## What does Friends of Kipkelion do? We help the people of Kipkelion, a marginalised rural area of Kenya, and similar areas in East Africa by providing access to basic sanitation, education and healthcare. ## What causes is Friends of Kipkelion registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Kipkelion yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Kipkelion 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-kipkelion&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofkipkelion.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Kipkelion a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Kipkelion is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188612) 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 Kipkelion's charity number? Friends of Kipkelion's charity number is 1188612. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188612? Search 1188612 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 Kipkelion do? We help the people of Kipkelion, a marginalised rural area of Kenya, and similar areas in East Africa by providing access to basic sanitation, education and healthcare. Does Friends of Kipkelion have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Kipkelion. 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 Kipkelion? Friends of Kipkelion's website is http://www.friendsofkipkelion.com — 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/1188612).