--- title: "Friends of the Brian Hore Unit — check charity number 1171236 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Brian Hore Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171236. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Manchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-brian-hore-unit retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:17:12.007Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Brian Hore Unit is a registered charity (number 1171236) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £150 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 the Brian Hore Unit? Registered charity number 1171236 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Manchester Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £150 ## What does Friends of the Brian Hore Unit do? Providing support group meetings, which may include counselling and treatmentWhere gaps in services are identified, campaigning for suitable provision, particularly in connection with an NHS dual diagnosis service for treating alcoholism ## What causes is Friends of the Brian Hore Unit registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Brian Hore Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Brian Hore Unit 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-the-brian-hore-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Brian Hore Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Brian Hore Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171236) 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 the Brian Hore Unit's charity number? Friends of the Brian Hore Unit's charity number is 1171236. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171236? Search 1171236 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 the Brian Hore Unit do? Providing support group meetings, which may include counselling and treatmentWhere gaps in services are identified, campaigning for suitable provision, particularly in connection with an NHS dual diagnosis service for treating alcoholism Does Friends of the Brian Hore Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Brian Hore Unit. 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 the Brian Hore Unit? Friends of the Brian Hore Unit 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/1171236).