--- title: "Friends of Rural Development Trust UK — check charity number 1174814 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Rural Development Trust UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174814. 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-rural-development-trust-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:13:18.459Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Rural Development Trust UK is a registered charity (number 1174814) 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 £9,978 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Rural Development Trust UK? Registered charity number 1174814 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £9,978 Website [www.fordt.uk.net](http://www.fordt.uk.net/) ## What does Friends of Rural Development Trust UK do? FORDT SUPPORTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, A CHARITY IN SOUTH INDIA. BENEFICIARIES ARE THE HANDICAPPED (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN DIRE POVERTY. FORDT IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES, LIVELIHOOD SCHEMES (MOSTLY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS) VOLUNTARY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICE BY A VISITING SURGEON AND A SPECIALIST NURSE. ## What causes is Friends of Rural Development Trust UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Rural Development Trust UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Rural Development Trust 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-rural-development-trust-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fordt.uk.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Rural Development Trust UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Rural Development Trust UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174814) 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 Rural Development Trust UK's charity number? Friends of Rural Development Trust UK's charity number is 1174814. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174814? Search 1174814 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 Rural Development Trust UK do? FORDT SUPPORTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST, A CHARITY IN SOUTH INDIA. BENEFICIARIES ARE THE HANDICAPPED (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN DIRE POVERTY. FORDT IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE SCHEMES, LIVELIHOOD SCHEMES (MOSTLY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS) VOLUNTARY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICE BY A VISITING SURGEON AND A SPECIALIST NURSE. Does Friends of Rural Development Trust UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Rural Development Trust 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 Rural Development Trust UK? Friends of Rural Development Trust UK's website is http://www.fordt.uk.net — 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/1174814).