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title: "Friendship Across Borders — check charity number 1217580 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friendship Across Borders a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217580. Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity charity based in Ebchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendship-across-borders
retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:17:20.541Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friendship Across Borders is a registered charity (number 1217580) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity; other charitable purposes. 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 Friendship Across Borders?

Registered charity number

1217580

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ebchester

Website

[www.friendshipacrossborders.org.uk](http://www.friendshipacrossborders.org.uk/)

## What does Friendship Across Borders do?

We are a group of volunteer befrienders who visit the women detained in Derwentside IRC; offering friendship, appropriate advice, signposting and support. We provide, Friendship Packs of personal hygiene items , slipper socks, eye masks; ear plugs for new arrivals; clothing; footwear; suitcases; emergency small grants towards telephone credit and essential leaving costs such as food and travel.

## What causes is Friendship Across Borders registered for?

Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or DiversityOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendship Across Borders yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendship Across Borders 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friendship Across Borders a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friendship Across Borders is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217580) 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 Friendship Across Borders's charity number?

Friendship Across Borders's charity number is 1217580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217580?

Search 1217580 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 Friendship Across Borders do?

We are a group of volunteer befrienders who visit the women detained in Derwentside IRC; offering friendship, appropriate advice, signposting and support. We provide, Friendship Packs of personal hygiene items , slipper socks, eye masks; ear plugs for new arrivals; clothing; footwear; suitcases; emergency small grants towards telephone credit and essential leaving costs such as food and travel.

Does Friendship Across Borders have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendship Across Borders. 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 Friendship Across Borders?

Friendship Across Borders's website is http://www.friendshipacrossborders.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/1217580).