--- title: "Friends of Myanmar (UK) — check charity number 1096018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Myanmar (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096018. Education/training charity based in Christchurch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-myanmar-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:58.721Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Myanmar (UK) is a registered charity (number 1096018) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £5,702 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Myanmar (UK)? Registered charity number 1096018 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Christchurch Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,702 Website [friendsofmyanmar.webnode.com](https://friendsofmyanmar.webnode.com/) ## What does Friends of Myanmar (UK) do? Relief of poverty among children and older people and provision of elementary education to children in Myanmar (Burma). To advance the Christian religion among Burmese people. Provision and management of residential accommodation for children in Burma who have been orphaned or who are unable to live with their parents. ## What causes is Friends of Myanmar (UK) registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Myanmar (UK) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Myanmar (UK) 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-myanmar-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://friendsofmyanmar.webnode.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Myanmar (UK) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Myanmar (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096018) 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 Myanmar (UK)'s charity number? Friends of Myanmar (UK)'s charity number is 1096018. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1096018? Search 1096018 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 Myanmar (UK) do? Relief of poverty among children and older people and provision of elementary education to children in Myanmar (Burma). To advance the Christian religion among Burmese people. Provision and management of residential accommodation for children in Burma who have been orphaned or who are unable to live with their parents. Does Friends of Myanmar (UK) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Myanmar (UK). 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 Myanmar (UK)? Friends of Myanmar (UK)'s website is https://friendsofmyanmar.webnode.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/1096018).