--- title: "Friends Together — check charity number 1153410 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Together a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153410. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 173 High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-together retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:16:10.902Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Together is a registered charity (number 1153410) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,760 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Together? Registered charity number 1153410 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 173 High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £4,760 Website [www.friendstogetherbs.org](http://www.friendstogetherbs.org/) ## What does Friends Together do? Relief of loneliness and isolation in the bereaved through social activities and lunch clubs. ## What causes is Friends Together registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Together yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Together 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-together&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendstogetherbs.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Together a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Together is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153410) 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 Together's charity number? Friends Together's charity number is 1153410. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153410? Search 1153410 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 Together do? Relief of loneliness and isolation in the bereaved through social activities and lunch clubs. Does Friends Together have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Together. 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 Together? Friends Together's website is http://www.friendstogetherbs.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/1153410).