--- title: "New Friends for You — check charity number 1186686 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Friends for You a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186686. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chorley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-friends-for-you retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:35:35.328Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Friends for You is a registered charity (number 1186686) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £37,596 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 New Friends for You? Registered charity number 1186686 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chorley Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £37,596 Website [www.newfriendsforyou.co.uk](http://www.newfriendsforyou.co.uk/) ## What does New Friends for You do? We support the lonely and bereaved by providing trained volunteers to befriend lonely people in Chorley and surrounding area by visiting them at home for an hour each week. We host 3 After Loss Groups for the bereaved to help them pick up the threads of a social life. We have over 40 hosted Talkin Tables in Chorley & South Ribble encouraging the lonely and isolated to go out & meet new friends. ## What causes is New Friends for You registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Friends for You yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Friends for You 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=new-friends-for-you&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newfriendsforyou.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Friends for You a legitimate charity? Yes. New Friends for You is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186686) 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 New Friends for You's charity number? New Friends for You's charity number is 1186686. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186686? Search 1186686 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 New Friends for You do? We support the lonely and bereaved by providing trained volunteers to befriend lonely people in Chorley and surrounding area by visiting them at home for an hour each week. We host 3 After Loss Groups for the bereaved to help them pick up the threads of a social life. We have over 40 hosted Talkin Tables in Chorley & South Ribble encouraging the lonely and isolated to go out & meet new friends. Does New Friends for You have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Friends for You. 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 New Friends for You? New Friends for You's website is http://www.newfriendsforyou.co.uk — 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/1186686).