--- title: "Friends of Lanterns — check charity number 269085 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Lanterns a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269085. Education/training charity based in Bereweeke Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-lanterns retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:07:59.022Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Lanterns is a registered charity (number 269085) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £12,246 (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 Lanterns? Registered charity number 269085 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bereweeke Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £12,246 ## What does Friends of Lanterns do? To ensure the advancement of education and care of all pre school children including children with special needs under statutory school age in the area of benefit. Further details are set out in the Friends of Lanterns Constitution. ## What causes is Friends of Lanterns registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lanterns yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lanterns 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-lanterns&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Lanterns a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Lanterns is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269085) 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 Lanterns's charity number? Friends of Lanterns's charity number is 269085. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269085? Search 269085 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 Lanterns do? To ensure the advancement of education and care of all pre school children including children with special needs under statutory school age in the area of benefit. Further details are set out in the Friends of Lanterns Constitution. Does Friends of Lanterns have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lanterns. 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 Lanterns? Friends of Lanterns does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/269085).