--- title: "Howbury Friends — check charity number 1117813 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Howbury Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117813. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Slade Green Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/howbury-friends retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:06:58.865Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Howbury Friends is a registered charity (number 1117813) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £201,436 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Howbury Friends? Registered charity number 1117813 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Slade Green Road Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £201,436 ## What does Howbury Friends do? Run 5 after school activities for children aged 5-11yrs, 2 over 60's clubs, Lunches and breakfasts, first aid courses, half term holiday activities for families, fitness project for adults and other courses that have been asked for by people living in the community of Slade Green and it's surrounding area of Bexley. We ov and also run a food bank in the community. ## What causes is Howbury Friends registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Howbury Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Howbury 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=howbury-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Howbury Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Howbury Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117813) 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 Howbury Friends's charity number? Howbury Friends's charity number is 1117813. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117813? Search 1117813 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 Howbury Friends do? Run 5 after school activities for children aged 5-11yrs, 2 over 60's clubs, Lunches and breakfasts, first aid courses, half term holiday activities for families, fitness project for adults and other courses that have been asked for by people living in the community of Slade Green and it's surrounding area of Bexley. We ov and also run a food bank in the community. Does Howbury Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Howbury 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 Howbury Friends? Howbury 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/1117813).