--- title: "Khs Friends — check charity number 1185472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Khs Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185472. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kirkleatham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/khs-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:58:04.487Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Khs Friends is a registered charity (number 1185472) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £12,514 (year ending 2025-06-18). 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 Khs Friends? Registered charity number 1185472 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kirkleatham Latest income (year ending 2025-06-18) £12,514 ## What does Khs Friends do? KHS Friends aim is to develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with Kirkleatham Hall Special School, based in Redcar in the North East of England. Also to engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. ## What causes is Khs Friends registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Khs Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Khs 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=khs-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Khs Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Khs Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185472) 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 Khs Friends's charity number? Khs Friends's charity number is 1185472. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185472? Search 1185472 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 Khs Friends do? KHS Friends aim is to develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with Kirkleatham Hall Special School, based in Redcar in the North East of England. Also to engage in activities or provide facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Does Khs Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Khs 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 Khs Friends? Khs 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/1185472).