--- title: "Friends of People — check charity number 1177630 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of People a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177630. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-people retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:26:24.687Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of People is a registered charity (number 1177630) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. 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 People? Registered charity number 1177630 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London ## What does Friends of People do? The charity's principle activity, although not limited to, is the provision and distribution of grants and donations to charitable organisations for the purpose of the advancement of the Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the Jewish religion and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community throughout the world. ## What causes is Friends of People registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of People yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of People 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-people&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of People a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of People is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177630) 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 People's charity number? Friends of People's charity number is 1177630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177630? Search 1177630 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 People do? The charity's principle activity, although not limited to, is the provision and distribution of grants and donations to charitable organisations for the purpose of the advancement of the Jewish religion, the advancement of education in accordance with the Jewish religion and the alleviation of poverty among the Jewish community throughout the world. Does Friends of People have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of People. 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 People? Friends of People 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/1177630).