--- title: "Friends of Sick Children in Malawi — check charity number 1140578 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Sick Children in Malawi a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140578. Education/training charity based in Rutland House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-sick-children-in-malawi retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:15:45.766Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Sick Children in Malawi is a registered charity (number 1140578) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £493,430 (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 Sick Children in Malawi? Registered charity number 1140578 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Rutland House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £493,430 Website [www.friendsofsickchildreninmalawi.com](http://www.friendsofsickchildreninmalawi.com/) ## What does Friends of Sick Children in Malawi do? Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues. ## What causes is Friends of Sick Children in Malawi registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Sick Children in Malawi yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Sick Children in Malawi 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-sick-children-in-malawi&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofsickchildreninmalawi.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Sick Children in Malawi a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Sick Children in Malawi is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140578) 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 Sick Children in Malawi's charity number? Friends of Sick Children in Malawi's charity number is 1140578. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140578? Search 1140578 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 Sick Children in Malawi do? Friends of Sick Children in Malawi aims to improve the healthcare and well being of children in Malawi. Donations pay for paediatric nurses, clinical officers and related staff who each year treat some 100,000 of the world's poorest children; contribute to training and education; buy medical equipment and supplies; provide wheelchairs and other orthotic devices for children with mobility issues. Does Friends of Sick Children in Malawi have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Sick Children in Malawi. 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 Sick Children in Malawi? Friends of Sick Children in Malawi's website is http://www.friendsofsickchildreninmalawi.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/1140578).