--- title: "Friends Reaching Out — check charity number 1032163 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Reaching Out a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1032163. Education/training charity based in Horsham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-reaching-out retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:16:32.379Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Reaching Out is a registered charity (number 1032163) 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 £60,165 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Reaching Out? Registered charity number 1032163 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Horsham Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £60,165 Website [www.friendsreachingout.org](http://www.friendsreachingout.org/) ## What does Friends Reaching Out do? Relief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter. ## What causes is Friends Reaching Out registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Reaching Out yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Reaching Out 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-reaching-out&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsreachingout.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Reaching Out a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Reaching Out is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1032163) 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 Reaching Out's charity number? Friends Reaching Out's charity number is 1032163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1032163? Search 1032163 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 Reaching Out do? Relief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter. Does Friends Reaching Out have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Reaching Out. 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 Reaching Out? Friends Reaching Out's website is http://www.friendsreachingout.org — 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/1032163).