--- title: "Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress — check charity number 212593 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212593. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/society-of-friends-of-foreigners-in-distress retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:42:54.105Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress is a registered charity (number 212593) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £13,344 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress? Registered charity number 212593 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £13,344 ## What does Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress do? Grants to people from countries that are not part of the Commonwealth, or were not part of the British Empire, and who are at present resident in London ## What causes is Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress 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=society-of-friends-of-foreigners-in-distress&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress a legitimate charity? Yes. Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212593) 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 Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress's charity number? Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress's charity number is 212593. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 212593? Search 212593 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 Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress do? Grants to people from countries that are not part of the Commonwealth, or were not part of the British Empire, and who are at present resident in London Does Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress. 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 Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress? Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress 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/212593).