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title: "The Friends of Byumba Trust — check charity number 1097326 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Friends of Byumba Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097326. Education/training charity based in Windsor Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-byumba-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:34:45.582Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Friends of Byumba Trust is a registered charity (number 1097326) 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 £169,941 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Byumba Trust?

Registered charity number

1097326

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Windsor Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)

£169,941

Website

[friendsofbyumba.wordpress.com](http://friendsofbyumba.wordpress.com/)

## What does The Friends of Byumba Trust do?

The relief of poverty, education and the promotion of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Byumba (EER), Rwanda

## What causes is The Friends of Byumba Trust 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 Byumba Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Byumba Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Friends of Byumba Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Friends of Byumba Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097326) 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 Byumba Trust's charity number?

The Friends of Byumba Trust's charity number is 1097326. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1097326?

Search 1097326 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 Byumba Trust do?

The relief of poverty, education and the promotion of the Christian religion in the Diocese of Byumba (EER), Rwanda

Does The Friends of Byumba Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Byumba Trust. 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 Byumba Trust?

The Friends of Byumba Trust's website is http://friendsofbyumba.wordpress.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/1097326).