--- title: "Our Special Friends — check charity number 1156778 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Our Special Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156778. Education/training charity based in 5 Eastern Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/our-special-friends retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:43.467Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Our Special Friends is a registered charity (number 1156778) 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; animals. Its latest reported income was £264,364 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Our Special Friends? Registered charity number 1156778 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 Eastern Way Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £264,364 Website [www.ourspecialfriends.org](http://www.ourspecialfriends.org/) ## What does Our Special Friends do? 1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks. ## What causes is Our Special Friends registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Our Special Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Our Special 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=our-special-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ourspecialfriends.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Our Special Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Our Special Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156778) 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 Our Special Friends's charity number? Our Special Friends's charity number is 1156778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156778? Search 1156778 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 Our Special Friends do? 1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks. Does Our Special Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Our Special 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 Our Special Friends? Our Special Friends's website is http://www.ourspecialfriends.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/1156778).