--- title: "Hlc Friends — check charity number 1208438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hlc Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1208438. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Clarence Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hlc-friends retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:20.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hlc Friends is a registered charity (number 1208438) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £45,115 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Hlc Friends? Registered charity number 1208438 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Clarence Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £45,115 ## What does Hlc Friends do? General charitable purposes ## What causes is Hlc Friends registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hlc Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hlc Friends 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=hlc-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hlc Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Hlc Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1208438) 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 Hlc Friends's charity number? Hlc Friends's charity number is 1208438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1208438? Search 1208438 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 Hlc Friends do? General charitable purposes Does Hlc Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hlc Friends. 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 Hlc Friends? Hlc Friends does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1208438).