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Registered charity · No. 1176494CIOOld Lane

Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)

Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Old Lane.

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Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) is a registered charity (number 1176494) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £16,813 (year ending 2025-10-30). 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 Lindi (Tanzania)?

Registered charity number
1176494
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Old Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-30)
£16,813

What does Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) do?

Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.

What causes is Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176494) 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 Lindi (Tanzania)'s charity number?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s charity number is 1176494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1176494?
Search 1176494 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 Lindi (Tanzania) do?
Working to alleviate poverty mainly in Lindi and Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania. Grants can also be allocated in other regions of Tanzania where appropriate. Student sponsorship in English Medium schools, short term sponsorship for vocational and catch up education. Income generation finance and mentoring for women and girls. Setting up Street Libraries in rural villages.
Does Friends of Lindi (Tanzania) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lindi (Tanzania). 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 Lindi (Tanzania)?
Friends of Lindi (Tanzania)'s website is http://friendsoflindi.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.