--- title: "The Friends of Butoke Charity — check charity number 1140094 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Butoke Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140094. Education/training charity based in Ilkley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-butoke-charity retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:36:57.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Butoke Charity is a registered charity (number 1140094) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £28,417 (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 Friends of Butoke Charity? Registered charity number 1140094 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Ilkley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £28,417 Website [thefriendsofbutokecharity.com](https://thefriendsofbutokecharity.com/) ## What does The Friends of Butoke Charity do? On receipt and consideration of suitable applications, it will make grants to charitableorganisations operating in Africa, such as Butoke (www.butoke.org) , a NGO operating in theDemocratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC"). ## What causes is The Friends of Butoke Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Butoke Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Butoke Charity 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-butoke-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://thefriendsofbutokecharity.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Butoke Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Butoke Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140094) 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 Butoke Charity's charity number? The Friends of Butoke Charity's charity number is 1140094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1140094? Search 1140094 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 Butoke Charity do? On receipt and consideration of suitable applications, it will make grants to charitableorganisations operating in Africa, such as Butoke (www.butoke.org) , a NGO operating in theDemocratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC"). Does The Friends of Butoke Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Butoke Charity. 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 Butoke Charity? The Friends of Butoke Charity's website is https://thefriendsofbutokecharity.com/ — 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/1140094).