--- title: "Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO — check charity number 1196177 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196177. Disability charity based in Knaresborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/knaresborough-friendship-and-leisure-centre-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:01:35.445Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO is a registered charity (number 1196177) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £20,251 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO? Registered charity number 1196177 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Knaresborough Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £20,251 ## What does Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO do? The charity operates from Frazer House 23 Market Place Knaresborough we are a meeting room mainly for the elderly to visit whilst out shopping to drop in for a cup of tea/coffee etc and a biscuit to sit and chat and read the daily papers runentirely by volunteers. ## What causes is Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO 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=knaresborough-friendship-and-leisure-centre-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196177) 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 Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO's charity number? Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO's charity number is 1196177. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196177? Search 1196177 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 Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO do? The charity operates from Frazer House 23 Market Place Knaresborough we are a meeting room mainly for the elderly to visit whilst out shopping to drop in for a cup of tea/coffee etc and a biscuit to sit and chat and read the daily papers runentirely by volunteers. Does Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO. 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 Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO? Knaresborough Friendship and Leisure Centre CIO 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/1196177).