--- title: "UK Friends of the University of Pretoria — check charity number 1197708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UK Friends of the University of Pretoria a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197708. Education/training charity based in Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uk-friends-of-the-university-of-pretoria retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:25:57.914Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UK Friends of the University of Pretoria is a registered charity (number 1197708) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £10,300 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 UK Friends of the University of Pretoria? Registered charity number 1197708 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Widecombe-in-the-Moor Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £10,300 ## What does UK Friends of the University of Pretoria do? Grant making for Educational purposes ## What causes is UK Friends of the University of Pretoria registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Friends of the University of Pretoria yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Friends of the University of Pretoria 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=uk-friends-of-the-university-of-pretoria&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK Friends of the University of Pretoria a legitimate charity? Yes. UK Friends of the University of Pretoria is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197708) 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 UK Friends of the University of Pretoria's charity number? UK Friends of the University of Pretoria's charity number is 1197708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197708? Search 1197708 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 UK Friends of the University of Pretoria do? Grant making for Educational purposes Does UK Friends of the University of Pretoria have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Friends of the University of Pretoria. 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 UK Friends of the University of Pretoria? UK Friends of the University of Pretoria 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/1197708).