--- title: "Start Circle of Friends — check charity number 1017650 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Start Circle of Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017650. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Stokenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/start-circle-of-friends retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:13:52.719Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Start Circle of Friends is a registered charity (number 1017650) 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. Its latest reported income was £12,641 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Start Circle of Friends? Registered charity number 1017650 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stokenham Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £12,641 Website [www.stokenham-pc.gov.uk](http://www.stokenham-pc.gov.uk/) ## What does Start Circle of Friends do? The purchase of medical equipment for the benefit of the patients of the Chillington Health Centre, the provision of a Patient Transport Service. ## What causes is Start Circle of Friends registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Start Circle of Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Start Circle of 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=start-circle-of-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stokenham-pc.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Start Circle of Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Start Circle of Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017650) 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 Start Circle of Friends's charity number? Start Circle of Friends's charity number is 1017650. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1017650? Search 1017650 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 Start Circle of Friends do? The purchase of medical equipment for the benefit of the patients of the Chillington Health Centre, the provision of a Patient Transport Service. Does Start Circle of Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Start Circle of 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 Start Circle of Friends? Start Circle of Friends's website is http://www.stokenham-pc.gov.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/1017650).