--- title: "Friends of Osborne House — check charity number 802024 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Osborne House a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802024. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Frederick Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-osborne-house retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:16:46.076Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Osborne House is a registered charity (number 802024) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £6,367 (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 Osborne House? Registered charity number 802024 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frederick Court Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,367 ## What does Friends of Osborne House do? Promoting the relief of homeless and roofless persons within the United Kingdom, in particular providing support for Osborne House, a hostel for the homeless, and providing assistance to those in need in the United Kingdom in particular to those persons living within the Cheshunt Deanery. ## What causes is Friends of Osborne House registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Osborne House yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Osborne House 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-osborne-house&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Osborne House a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Osborne House is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802024) 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 Osborne House's charity number? Friends of Osborne House's charity number is 802024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802024? Search 802024 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 Osborne House do? Promoting the relief of homeless and roofless persons within the United Kingdom, in particular providing support for Osborne House, a hostel for the homeless, and providing assistance to those in need in the United Kingdom in particular to those persons living within the Cheshunt Deanery. Does Friends of Osborne House have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Osborne House. 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 Osborne House? Friends of Osborne House 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/802024).