--- title: "Friendship Works — check charity number 1017460 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friendship Works a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017460. Education/training charity based in 34 Wharf Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friendship-works retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:17:10.246Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friendship Works is a registered charity (number 1017460) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Works? Registered charity number 1017460 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 34 Wharf Road Website [www.family-action.org.uk](http://www.family-action.org.uk/) ## What does Friendship Works do? Friendship Works (previously Friends United Network) supports children (5-16) from families in London who are facing a range of long-term difficulties. Each child referred to Friendship Works is matched with an adult volunteer who takes them out once a week for 3-4 hours. Volunteers commit to a support a child for a minimum of 2 years. ## What causes is Friendship Works registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friendship Works yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friendship Works 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-works&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.family-action.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friendship Works a legitimate charity? Yes. Friendship Works is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017460) 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 Works's charity number? Friendship Works's charity number is 1017460. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1017460? Search 1017460 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 Works do? Friendship Works (previously Friends United Network) supports children (5-16) from families in London who are facing a range of long-term difficulties. Each child referred to Friendship Works is matched with an adult volunteer who takes them out once a week for 3-4 hours. Volunteers commit to a support a child for a minimum of 2 years. Does Friendship Works have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friendship Works. 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 Works? Friendship Works's website is http://www.family-action.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/1017460).