--- title: "Friendship Link & Action Group — check charity number 1165681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friendship Link & Action Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165681. Disability charity based in 63 Newnham Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendship-link-action-group retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:17:19.522Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friendship Link & Action Group is a registered charity (number 1165681) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; recreation. Its latest reported income was £12,380 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Friendship Link & Action Group? Registered charity number 1165681 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 63 Newnham Avenue Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,380 Website [flagbedford.org](http://flagbedford.org/) ## What does Friendship Link & Action Group do? FLAG IS SOCIAL GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, SENSORY AND LEARNING DISABILITIES. WE HAVE WEEKLY DROP INS, MONTHLY COFFEE AND CAKE AFTERNOONS AND ORGANISE ON AVERAGE SEVEN EVENTS A YEAR, INCLUDING COACH TRIPS AND MEALS OUT.OUR EVENTS ARE SUBSIDISED AND MEMBERS WITH TRANSPORT ISSUES WILL BE PICKED UP BY A VOLUNTEER OR A TAXI WILL BE ARRANGED. MEMBERS CAN CLAIM UP ?20 AN EVENT TOWARDS TAXIS. ## What causes is Friendship Link & Action Group registered for? DisabilityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendship Link & Action Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendship Link & Action Group 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=friendship-link-action-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://flagbedford.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friendship Link & Action Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Friendship Link & Action Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165681) 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 Link & Action Group's charity number? Friendship Link & Action Group's charity number is 1165681. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165681? Search 1165681 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 Link & Action Group do? FLAG IS SOCIAL GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL, SENSORY AND LEARNING DISABILITIES. WE HAVE WEEKLY DROP INS, MONTHLY COFFEE AND CAKE AFTERNOONS AND ORGANISE ON AVERAGE SEVEN EVENTS A YEAR, INCLUDING COACH TRIPS AND MEALS OUT.OUR EVENTS ARE SUBSIDISED AND MEMBERS WITH TRANSPORT ISSUES WILL BE PICKED UP BY A VOLUNTEER OR A TAXI WILL BE ARRANGED. MEMBERS CAN CLAIM UP ?20 AN EVENT TOWARDS TAXIS. Does Friendship Link & Action Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendship Link & Action Group. 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 Link & Action Group? Friendship Link & Action Group's website is http://flagbedford.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/1165681).