--- title: "Matthews Friends — check charity number 1108016 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Matthews Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1108016. Education/training charity based in St Piers Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/matthews-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:37:38.911Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Matthews Friends is a registered charity (number 1108016) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £68,301 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Matthews Friends? Registered charity number 1108016 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St Piers Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £68,301 Website [www.matthewsfriends.org](http://www.matthewsfriends.org/) ## What does Matthews Friends do? To publicise the ketogenic diet and make it a first line treatment for childhood epilepsy instead of a last resort.To give parents and informed choice and an alternative to medicationTo support parents/carers and children once on the diet.To provide finding to help with education and training in the administration of the ketogenic diet to make it more available ## What causes is Matthews Friends registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Matthews Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Matthews 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=matthews-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.matthewsfriends.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Matthews Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Matthews Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1108016) 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 Matthews Friends's charity number? Matthews Friends's charity number is 1108016. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1108016? Search 1108016 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 Matthews Friends do? To publicise the ketogenic diet and make it a first line treatment for childhood epilepsy instead of a last resort.To give parents and informed choice and an alternative to medicationTo support parents/carers and children once on the diet.To provide finding to help with education and training in the administration of the ketogenic diet to make it more available Does Matthews Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Matthews 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 Matthews Friends? Matthews Friends's website is http://www.matthewsfriends.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1108016).