Is Friends of Vrindavan a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Vrindavan as a registered charity (number 1050509) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of Vrindavan's charity number?

Friends of Vrindavan's charity number is 1050509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1050509?

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Does Friends of Vrindavan have reviews and complaints?

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

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When was Friends of Vrindavan registered as a charity?

Friends of Vrindavan was entered on the register on 10 November 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 31018080).

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Friends of Vrindavan

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Vrindavan is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Vrindavan?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £2,700
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1050509
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glastonbury
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.fov.org.uk

What does the register show for Friends of Vrindavan?

Friends of Vrindavan (number 1050509) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Vrindavan do?

Raising funds in the UK to support environmental projects, education, health-care and the relief of poverty in UK and India.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Vrindavan

Answers Friends of Vrindavan gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Friends of Vrindavan as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 November 1995
Company number: 31018080 (Companies House)
Also known as: Care for Vrindavan
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · India

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Friends of Vrindavan 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 Vrindavan yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Vrindavan. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of Vrindavan?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Vrindavan a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Vrindavan as a registered charity (number 1050509) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Vrindavan's charity number?: Friends of Vrindavan's charity number is 1050509. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1050509?: Search 1050509 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 Vrindavan do?: Raising funds in the UK to support environmental projects, education, health-care and the relief of poverty in UK and India.
Does Friends of Vrindavan have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Vrindavan. 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 Vrindavan?: Friends of Vrindavan's website listed in our register data is http://www.fov.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Vrindavan?: The register does not record Friends of Vrindavan as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Vrindavan registered as a charity?: Friends of Vrindavan was entered on the register on 10 November 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 31018080).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.