--- title: "The Friends of Hope — check charity number 1083028 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1083028. Education/training charity based in Winchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-hope retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:33:11.713Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Hope is a registered charity (number 1083028) 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 £104,531 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Hope? Registered charity number 1083028 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Winchester Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £104,531 Website [www.friendsofhope.org.uk](http://www.friendsofhope.org.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Hope do? The Friends of H.O.P.E funds the work of charities working in the Nilgiri Hills region of Tamil Nadu. and is principally engaged in relief of poverty and creating sustainable futures, whilst encouraging eco-restoration, bio-diversity, improving health,education/training. We also focus on culturally understanding the indigenous and poor communities in South India ## What causes is The Friends of Hope 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 Hope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Hope 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-hope&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofhope.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Hope a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1083028) 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 Hope's charity number? The Friends of Hope's charity number is 1083028. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1083028? Search 1083028 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 Hope do? The Friends of H.O.P.E funds the work of charities working in the Nilgiri Hills region of Tamil Nadu. and is principally engaged in relief of poverty and creating sustainable futures, whilst encouraging eco-restoration, bio-diversity, improving health,education/training. We also focus on culturally understanding the indigenous and poor communities in South India Does The Friends of Hope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Hope. 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 Hope? The Friends of Hope's website is http://www.friendsofhope.org.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/1083028).