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title: "Friendship Lab — check charity number 1206905 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friendship Lab a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206905. Education/training charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendship-lab
retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:16:34.304Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friendship Lab is a registered charity (number 1206905) 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. Its latest reported income was £42,328 (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 Friendship Lab?

Registered charity number

1206905

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Oxford

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£42,328

Website

[www.friendshiplab.org](http://www.friendshiplab.org/)

## What does Friendship Lab do?

Friendship Lab empowers adults with the wisdom and skills to make their friendships thrive. We achieve this purpose by providing evidence based courses and training, media engagement and thought leadership, and accessible research, to directly address the pressing crises of escalating loneliness and decreasing mental health.

## What causes is Friendship Lab registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendship Lab yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendship Lab 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.friendshiplab.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friendship Lab a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friendship Lab is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206905) 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 Lab's charity number?

Friendship Lab's charity number is 1206905. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206905?

Search 1206905 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 Lab do?

Friendship Lab empowers adults with the wisdom and skills to make their friendships thrive. We achieve this purpose by providing evidence based courses and training, media engagement and thought leadership, and accessible research, to directly address the pressing crises of escalating loneliness and decreasing mental health.

Does Friendship Lab have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendship Lab. 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 Lab?

Friendship Lab's website is http://www.friendshiplab.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/1206905).