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title: "Friends of Sankuru — check charity number 1113842 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Sankuru a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113842. Education/training charity based in Luton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-sankuru
retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:56:45.956Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Sankuru is a registered charity (number 1113842) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; 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 Sankuru?

Registered charity number

1113842

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Luton

## What does Friends of Sankuru do?

1.The relief of poverty hardship and distress among members of Congolese communities both within the UK and overseas, in particular but not by way of limitation those from Sankuru district, Democratic Republic of Congo {the beneficiaries} by the provision of advice, information and such material or financial support as the trustees shall from time to time determine;.

## What causes is Friends of Sankuru registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Sankuru yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Sankuru 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Sankuru a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Sankuru is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113842) 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 Sankuru's charity number?

Friends of Sankuru's charity number is 1113842. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1113842?

Search 1113842 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 Sankuru do?

1.The relief of poverty hardship and distress among members of Congolese communities both within the UK and overseas, in particular but not by way of limitation those from Sankuru district, Democratic Republic of Congo {the beneficiaries} by the provision of advice, information and such material or financial support as the trustees shall from time to time determine;.

Does Friends of Sankuru have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Sankuru. 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 Sankuru?

Friends of Sankuru 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/1113842).