--- title: "B:friend — check charity number 1171148 | CharityCompare" description: "Is B:friend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171148. Disability charity based in Sidings Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/b-friend retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:24:58.980Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer B:friend is a registered charity (number 1171148) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £223,737 (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 B:friend? Registered charity number 1171148 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Sidings Court Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £223,737 Website [www.letsbfriend.org.uk](http://www.letsbfriend.org.uk/) ## What does B:friend do? b:Friend matches volunteer befrienders with isolated, elderly neighbours in the community. The aim is to reduce social isolation by re-engaging at risk individuals with their community through one-to-one befriending partnerships and community group social events. ## What causes is B:friend registered for? DisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for B:friend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. B:friend 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=b-friend&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.letsbfriend.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is B:friend a legitimate charity? Yes. B:friend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171148) 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 B:friend's charity number? B:friend's charity number is 1171148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171148? Search 1171148 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 B:friend do? b:Friend matches volunteer befrienders with isolated, elderly neighbours in the community. The aim is to reduce social isolation by re-engaging at risk individuals with their community through one-to-one befriending partnerships and community group social events. Does B:friend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for B:friend. 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 B:friend? B:friend's website is http://www.letsbfriend.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/1171148).