--- title: "Let's Befriends — check charity number 1199161 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Let's Befriends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199161. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Lancaster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/let-s-befriends retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:37:30.693Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Let's Befriends is a registered charity (number 1199161) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £75,915 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Let's Befriends? Registered charity number 1199161 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lancaster Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £75,915 ## What does Let's Befriends do? We promote social inclusion in the Lancaster and Morecambe District by befriending people who are homeless, about to become homeless or who have recently been accommodated after a period of homelessness. We prevent beneficiaries from becoming socially excluded by helping them obtain and maintain tenancies and by supporting them to engage with services to create and sustain healthy ways of living. ## What causes is Let's Befriends registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Let's Befriends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Let's Befriends 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=let-s-befriends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Let's Befriends a legitimate charity? Yes. Let's Befriends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199161) 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 Let's Befriends's charity number? Let's Befriends's charity number is 1199161. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199161? Search 1199161 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 Let's Befriends do? We promote social inclusion in the Lancaster and Morecambe District by befriending people who are homeless, about to become homeless or who have recently been accommodated after a period of homelessness. We prevent beneficiaries from becoming socially excluded by helping them obtain and maintain tenancies and by supporting them to engage with services to create and sustain healthy ways of living. Does Let's Befriends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Let's Befriends. 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 Let's Befriends? Let's Befriends 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/1199161).