--- title: "BEfriend — check charity number 1072538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is BEfriend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072538. Disability charity based in Boundary House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/befriend retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:57:30.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer BEfriend is a registered charity (number 1072538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £418,918 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 BEfriend? Registered charity number 1072538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Boundary House Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £418,918 Website [www.befriend.london](http://www.befriend.london/) ## What does BEfriend do? Through the provision of volunteer befrienders, BEfriend aims to alleviate the social isolation experienced by people with physical, sensory, psychological or cognitive impairment living within the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Volunteers provide weekly visits either in the home, or to support their client to go out into the community. ## What causes is BEfriend registered for? DisabilityOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for BEfriend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. BEfriend 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=befriend&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.befriend.london/) ## Frequently asked questions Is BEfriend a legitimate charity? Yes. BEfriend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072538) 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 BEfriend's charity number? BEfriend's charity number is 1072538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072538? Search 1072538 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 BEfriend do? Through the provision of volunteer befrienders, BEfriend aims to alleviate the social isolation experienced by people with physical, sensory, psychological or cognitive impairment living within the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Volunteers provide weekly visits either in the home, or to support their client to go out into the community. Does BEfriend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for BEfriend. 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 BEfriend? BEfriend's website is http://www.befriend.london — 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/1072538).