--- title: "Friends of the Maison Dieu — check charity number 1217347 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Maison Dieu a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217347. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Biggin Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-maison-dieu retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:26:33.432Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Maison Dieu is a registered charity (number 1217347) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Maison Dieu? Registered charity number 1217347 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Biggin Street ## What causes is Friends of the Maison Dieu registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Maison Dieu yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Maison Dieu 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-maison-dieu&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Maison Dieu a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Maison Dieu is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217347) 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 Maison Dieu's charity number? Friends of the Maison Dieu's charity number is 1217347. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217347? Search 1217347 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 Maison Dieu do? Friends of the Maison Dieu is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes. See its official register entry for full details. Does Friends of the Maison Dieu have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Maison Dieu. 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 Maison Dieu? Friends of the Maison Dieu 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/1217347).