--- title: "Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. — check charity number 1155625 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155625. Education/training charity based in Lingfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-mombasa-children-cio-o retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:25.022Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. is a registered charity (number 1155625) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £67,341 (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 Mombasa Children CIO.o.? Registered charity number 1155625 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lingfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £67,341 Website [www.mombasachildren.org.uk](http://www.mombasachildren.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. do? Fundraising and donations raised for a school in Freretown, Mombasa, Kenya. Primarily for education, feeding and medical care for the pupils at Unity school in Freretown. ## What causes is Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. 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-mombasa-children-cio-o&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mombasachildren.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155625) 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 Mombasa Children CIO.o.'s charity number? Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o.'s charity number is 1155625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155625? Search 1155625 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 Mombasa Children CIO.o. do? Fundraising and donations raised for a school in Freretown, Mombasa, Kenya. Primarily for education, feeding and medical care for the pupils at Unity school in Freretown. Does Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o.. 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 Mombasa Children CIO.o.? Friends of the Mombasa Children CIO.o.'s website is http://www.mombasachildren.org.uk — 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/1155625).