--- title: "The Friends of Bangladesh — check charity number 290056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Bangladesh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290056. Education/training charity based in Romford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-bangladesh retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:37:01.158Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Bangladesh is a registered charity (number 290056) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £21,543 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 The Friends of Bangladesh? Registered charity number 290056 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Romford Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £21,543 Website [thefob.co.uk](http://thefob.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Bangladesh do? The Principal activities of the organisation are to establish in Bangladesh and elsewhere:-homes for the orphans, handicapped, disadvantaged and poor children; to provide educational facilities and vocational training; to provide financial assistance for families in distress and to relieve poor children by providing sponsorship by individuls or institutions. ## What causes is The Friends of Bangladesh registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Bangladesh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Bangladesh 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-friends-of-bangladesh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://thefob.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Bangladesh a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Bangladesh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290056) 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 Friends of Bangladesh's charity number? The Friends of Bangladesh's charity number is 290056. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290056? Search 290056 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 Friends of Bangladesh do? The Principal activities of the organisation are to establish in Bangladesh and elsewhere:-homes for the orphans, handicapped, disadvantaged and poor children; to provide educational facilities and vocational training; to provide financial assistance for families in distress and to relieve poor children by providing sponsorship by individuls or institutions. Does The Friends of Bangladesh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Bangladesh. 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 Friends of Bangladesh? The Friends of Bangladesh's website is http://thefob.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/290056).