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title: "Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) — check charity number 1176527 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176527. Education/training charity based in Carrington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-kolkata-bhalobashi-foundation-kbf
retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:10:06.943Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) is a registered charity (number 1176527) 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 £26,175 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf)?

Registered charity number

1176527

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Carrington

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£26,175

Website

[friendsofkbf.org](https://friendsofkbf.org/)

## What does Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) do?

Friends of KBF supports Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation in India which provides education, opportunities and care for some of the most vulnerable people in Kolkata, India, facilitating education, and support for children who are disadvantaged by poverty and/or disability and caring for people who have no-one else to care for them.

## What causes is Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176527) 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 Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf)'s charity number?

Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf)'s charity number is 1176527. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176527?

Search 1176527 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 Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) do?

Friends of KBF supports Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation in India which provides education, opportunities and care for some of the most vulnerable people in Kolkata, India, facilitating education, and support for children who are disadvantaged by poverty and/or disability and caring for people who have no-one else to care for them.

Does Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf). 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 Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf)?

Friends of Kolkata Bhalobashi Foundation (Kbf)'s website is https://friendsofkbf.org — 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/1176527).