--- title: "The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society — check charity number 1200293 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200293. Disability charity based in Edlesborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-families-and-friends-of-the-epilepsy-society retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:27:46.809Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society is a registered charity (number 1200293) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £22,520 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society? Registered charity number 1200293 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Edlesborough Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,520 ## What does The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society do? To relieve the needs of people who have epilepsy and some degree of learning disability and are receiving specialist residential care at the Epilepsy Society, by providing grant funding for activities and facilities directed to improving their quality of life and fitness and to improve the mental health and well-being of care staff ## What causes is The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society 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=the-families-and-friends-of-the-epilepsy-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200293) 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 The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society's charity number? The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society's charity number is 1200293. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200293? Search 1200293 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 The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society do? To relieve the needs of people who have epilepsy and some degree of learning disability and are receiving specialist residential care at the Epilepsy Society, by providing grant funding for activities and facilities directed to improving their quality of life and fitness and to improve the mental health and well-being of care staff Does The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society. 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 The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society? The Families and Friends of the Epilepsy Society 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/1200293).