--- title: "Friends Supporting Friends — check charity number 1113977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Supporting Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1113977. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Caversham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-supporting-friends retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:17:07.731Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Supporting Friends is a registered charity (number 1113977) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Supporting Friends? Registered charity number 1113977 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Caversham Website [www.friendssupportingfriends.org.uk](http://www.friendssupportingfriends.org.uk/) ## What does Friends Supporting Friends do? Assisting self-help fundraising by groups to support friends and/or family to finance non-NHS provided medical health care ## What causes is Friends Supporting Friends registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Supporting Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Supporting Friends 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-supporting-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendssupportingfriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Supporting Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Supporting Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1113977) 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 Supporting Friends's charity number? Friends Supporting Friends's charity number is 1113977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1113977? Search 1113977 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 Supporting Friends do? Assisting self-help fundraising by groups to support friends and/or family to finance non-NHS provided medical health care Does Friends Supporting Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Supporting Friends. 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 Supporting Friends? Friends Supporting Friends's website is http://www.friendssupportingfriends.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/1113977).