--- title: "Friends of Mettupalayam — check charity number 1054673 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Mettupalayam a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1054673. Overseas Aid/famine Relief charity based in Park Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-mettupalayam retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:23:42.971Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Mettupalayam is a registered charity (number 1054673) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £35,915 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Mettupalayam? Registered charity number 1054673 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Park Estate Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £35,915 Website [www.irdt.co.uk](http://www.irdt.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Mettupalayam do? Educational,agricultural,health and social welfare in Tamil Nadu South India ## What causes is Friends of Mettupalayam registered for? Overseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Mettupalayam yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Mettupalayam 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-mettupalayam&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.irdt.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Mettupalayam a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Mettupalayam is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1054673) 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 Mettupalayam's charity number? Friends of Mettupalayam's charity number is 1054673. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1054673? Search 1054673 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 Mettupalayam do? Educational,agricultural,health and social welfare in Tamil Nadu South India Does Friends of Mettupalayam have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Mettupalayam. 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 Mettupalayam? Friends of Mettupalayam's website is http://www.irdt.co.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/1054673).